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Old 31-08-14, 07:10 PM
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A recent clearance find. Pictures posted for interest.

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Old 31-08-14, 07:42 PM
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Outstanding - a remarkable find! Mike
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Old 01-09-14, 02:04 PM
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Hello Mike,

Would I be right to assume that these separate titles were only in use during the earlier part of WW2?

Kind regards, Malcolm.
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Old 01-09-14, 03:24 PM
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Hello Mike,

Would I be right to assume that these separate titles were only in use during the earlier part of WW2?

Kind regards, Malcolm.
I'm no expert on RN insignia but I believe that this arrangement predated the single title R.N.COMMANDO in white on black. Mike
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Old 01-09-14, 03:52 PM
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Mike,

Many thanks for the help.

Kind regards, Malcolm.
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Old 01-09-14, 05:04 PM
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The first Royal Navy Commando was formed in 1941. The first shoulder title was ROYAL NAVY, woven, white on black, and in the Spring of 1942 this was changed to R.N. COMMANDO, white on black, in both woven and printed form.

Source: 'Allied Special Forces Insignia 1939-1948'.

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Nice finds, congrats.
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Old 01-09-14, 07:53 PM
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Many thanks for the additional info. It is greatly appreciated.

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Old 01-09-14, 09:23 PM
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Most informative images - thank you
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