Hi Clive and Kewelde
Many thanks for the clarification!
After posting my query I noticed that a posting by someone under the ARTIST RIFLES tag mentioned the details I was looking for some clarification on.Though this does provide additional reinforcement of the same message.
Of equal interest to me is the question of when the British Army adopted the current NATO helmet and uniform. I recall soldiers in my childhood still wearing the old Second World War pattern steel type helmet.
Lastly does any one know when the Belgium FN rifle was adopted for general use too? I am writing of childhood experiences and clarification on these further points would be very useful too?