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The 22nd engineer regiment provides engineer support to 4th brigade. Full color versions of these patches are worn on the now retired service green uniform, replaced by wear of combat service identification badges. Colour patch register 19151949 department of defence 1992. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
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