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Perhaps an activity carried out on board ship on the way down to the South Atlantic??
Tim
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Have you considered that he was called Cliff Winner and his nickname was "Beserk".
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Brilliant! I think you may have nailed it! Perhaps a typo / spelling error “beserk” not “berserk” Bit like the soldiers in Gulf War 1 who got tattoos done in Riyadh that read “Dessert Rats” Tim
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Is "beserk" a spelling error? I thought it was a variation?
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Never heard of that one - only one of theirs I remember is "Live It Up".
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I'll second the gin!!!! What!
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Turning into a bit of a mystery this one chaps.
Will post pics when I get it. I'm sure it's a prize for something, just not sure what. Cheerio, Roy
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Hi Gents,
As promised, here is a pic of the inscription. Still a mystery this one. Cheerio, Roy
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I'd lay money that's his name and nickname.
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That's a thought,
That would have his correct name as Cliff Winner and 'Beserk' as his nickname. Certainly makes sense. I recall 45 Cdo were active in the Falklands and if that was his nickname, I wonder if he earned it that conflict? Cheerio, Roy
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As a special presentation item I would think Cliff “Beserk” Winner may have been a crew member (Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary or civilian) on one of the vessels that took 45 Commando down to, or back from, the Falklands.
Tim
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Would look to me as Winner is his surname, Beserk his nickname. Regards Mark
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Re: Knife inscription
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Hi Gents,
I thought the best and mostly likely was that 'Beserk' was his nickname. Appreciated all the answers and effort in really help me think through this one. Now listed on my for sales page. https://www.fsknife.com/shop Cheers, Roy
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