Commando badge

[Frank Kelley]

Again lovely examples, I've seen odd examples of the "painted" badge being offered at various prices. in the past, some for very little, but, the majority for a kings ransom!

Originally Posted by HamandJam

Here is pic of a printed, painted, embroidered black red and khaki red all to the period.

Cheers

JB

[HamandJam]

Thanks Frank

At one point painted ones flooded the market as some complete sheets of 50 odd uncut painted daggers were auctioned and presumably cut to be sold separately. Inflation...

Cheers

JB

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

Again lovely examples, I've seen odd examples of the "painted" badge being offered at various prices. in the past, some for very little, but, the majority for a kings ransom!

[Frank Kelley]

Well I've certainly been reluctant to buy one at the prices often being sought, I suppose because I had always suspected something like that had happened, they tend to look unworn.

[Frank Kelley]

This is an example that I've had for forty years or so, I have never thought of it as anything other than a period and contemporary badge, manufactured in the same way as the ones that were worn and do appear in photographs, other than being embroidered on to khaki.

Originally Posted by Mike B

It is said they were manufactured for Army Commandos but were overtaken by disbandment of the Army Commandos - hence always found in unworn condition - speculation though - awaiting definitive evidence.
Season's Greeting to all
Mike

[Mike B]

Frank - Thanks for sharing - I agree re manufacture. I have a couple of similar examples - all unworn condition.
Mike

[Frank Kelley]

Thanks Mike, it is just a great shame that there appears no information about them, I often wonder which manufacturer actually made them, you encounter original Glider badges embroidered onto the same khaki.