Jo,
Thanks for the links.
Yes that is a 1st Commando Regiment Assocation wall plaque and would be post the mid 1980's, as prior to 1981 the Regiment did not exist.
The point I was making earlier is that for the period mentioned in the thread, it is a Commando Company badge and it was issued from 1955 until the late 1970's/early 1980's, not 1953 -1960. The Regiment and its companies still wear the same design badge but it became a/a sometime in the 1980's, which is when I first saw it being worn, or even the late 1970's. Hopefully Mick's project will throw light on this.
You are correct in saying Simpson is wearing a Commando Company badge with the green beret. Simpson served in the RAR, SAS and was an ARA instructor with one of the Commando Companies before being posted to AATTV. I had the privilege of meeting him at Nui Dat not long after his VC was awarded. A tough but unassuming soldier - quite reticent at the time.
Regards
Chris
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