As Mike has reminded me the central circular object is a Qara parrying shield. the real thing measures about 10-12 inches across and is a deep conical shape. Also the main element of the Firqa Forces badge. FF are also exclusively Qara tribesmen. The original members of both forces were largely ex-Adoo from the Dhofar war.
The SNCP's badge backing matches the beret colour!
Eddie
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