HC Deb 18 July 1939 vol 350 c161
20. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Mervyn Manningham-Buller

asked the Secretary of State for War whether a decision has yet been reached regarding the issue of a badge for Army reservists?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Yes, Sir. His Majesty has been graciously pleased to approve that the Army Reserve should be redesignated "The Royal Army Reserve," and that a silver badge shall be issued to members of the Regular Army Reserve of Officers and the Royal Army Reserve, including officers and other ranks of the Supplementary Reserve, and militiamen who remain in the Army Reserve after they have completed their six months' training. Issue will be made as soon as possible.