Section 300(2) in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
(2)On the notation 'R.' or'R.Q.'being removed from the record of a recovered deserter or when service which has been forfeited for any cause is restored any badge or badges forfeited in consequence of desertion or forfeiture of service, and any further badges for which the sailor may be eligible under ordinary rules, may be granted from the date of the order for removal or for restoration of forfeited service.
