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Originally Posted by Desert Rat
Four of these companies 22, 25, 29 and 32 came from India as part of the Royal Indian Army Service Corps (RIASC) and two from Cyprus as part of the Royal Army Service Corps (RASC).
Would any of these Companies have had a specific badge?
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I cannot confirm but did the contingent from Cyprus wear the Cyprus Regiment cap badge rather than an RASC one? Wiki link here which suggests the Cyprus regt included `transport and pack transport companies`.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus_Regiment
Kind regards, Dave
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Good arcticle here on the Cypriot involvement at Dunkirk
http://www.parikiaki.com/2017/08/cyp...ps-of-dunkirk/
This link covers post 1945 company details which may assist
http://british-army-units1945on.co.u...asc-units.html
Cypus Veterans website who may be able to give further info
http://www.cyprusveterans.com.cy/contributionww2.php