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Originally Posted by badjez
A nice photo. The printed titles were sometimes cut down and used on slip-on type badges. Many people also forget that after Italy surrendered they turned some of their armed forces against the Germans: some even joined an F Sqn, SAS I'm told. Perhaps the young man in your picture was acting as a liaison officer with an Allied HQ?
Stephen.
PS- glad you liked the book. Sadly, sales didn't cover my research costs!
EDIT- I've just noticed that your photo was taken in Jerusalem, so that may negate my theory.
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I can't say whether it could be a cut down arm title, or a slip on tubular. Please check this other pic. this guy had been serving in the Royal Italian Army until 1943, and then turned out to wear a British uniform in Shella, Palestine, in august 1944.