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Old 12-11-16, 09:00 PM
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Hello, Oliver from Tamworth (the middle of England).

I usually take an interest in anything linked to Norway in WW2 as my mum is from Bergen and her dad was a courier for the Milorg Resistance.

So: Kompani Linge, No. 5 (Norwegian) Troop 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando, the SOE raids, RAF 331 / 332 / 333 squadrons etc.

I have a small and very modest collection but am always looking to learn and acquire more.

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Old 13-11-16, 12:46 PM
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Hello Rev-O, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.
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Old 13-11-16, 03:02 PM
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Hello, Oliver from Tamworth (the middle of England).

I usually take an interest in anything linked to Norway in WW2 as my mum is from Bergen and her dad was a courier for the Milorg Resistance.

So: Kompani Linge, No. 5 (Norwegian) Troop 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando, the SOE raids, RAF 331 / 332 / 333 squadrons etc.

I have a small and very modest collection but am always looking to learn and acquire more.

Thanks
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Old 13-11-16, 06:24 PM
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Old 13-11-16, 10:26 PM
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Hi Oliver, and welcome to the Forum!
My mum was also from Bergen, and I lived there for 12 years.
I hope we'll get to see some of your collection?

Cheers

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Old 15-11-16, 06:37 PM
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Thanks. Will post some pics, I've got a few badges and patches and things but just about a dozen. Mostly I've got books about Norway in WW2 and about their work with the British through the RAF, Commandos, SOE etc.

Always keen to learn more. Also interested in any Norwegian stuff people may have for sale or to show and share info about
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All I know is that the Norwegian Blues were not a cavalry regiment.

They do however, pun easily.
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Old 28-11-16, 08:57 PM
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Hi Oliver, welcome to the forum. I collect insignia from the various forces in exile and fortunately that also includes a couple of Norwegian badges.
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Old 08-01-17, 06:57 PM
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Recently bought a surplus commando sweater. Boy, is it warm! On the right lower sleeve is a badge consisting of two crossed flags. One is a wavy blue line on a white field; the other is a solid blue. Wonder if this means something. Thanks.
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Old 11-01-17, 08:33 AM
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Hello Oliver
Great to hear of someone with interests in Norway. I am a huge Commando enthusiast so look forward to correspondence on 5 Troop. I have been collecting for over 50 years, the last 30 specialising in Commandos of WW2 - There is always more to learn
All the best and hoping to hear for you
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