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Old 19-01-20, 06:30 PM
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Default Unknown Post War Formation Sign

This photograph was taken from a photograph album that belonged to a Sgt in the intelligence Corps. He appears to have served from 1946 in Italy, Egypt and Palestine. The sign would suggest a 'cloak and dagger' role.
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Old 19-01-20, 10:06 PM
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Member Mike Jackson is the man to help on this. I can only add that the Sandeman Port figure was often found on the shelves of Intelligence Corps bars!

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Old 19-01-20, 10:27 PM
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Thanks for that. I haven't noticed Mike being on the forum much lately but I very much hope that he will see this thread.

The Sandeman's point is interesting but the figure is holding a staff in one hand and a dagger in the other rather than a glass of port.
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Mike Jackson is on the case!

The vehicle could be a Commer Q4 3 ton truck.

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Old 20-01-20, 10:23 AM
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Thanks for the update.

Amongst the paperwork that came with the album there is a reference to 55 Field Security Section, Intelligence Corps. I am sure that this will be a pointer to the identification.
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Rather than the Sandeman Port man, I'd rather suggest "cloak and dagger".
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