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Commando shoulder patch WW2?
Hi. Anyone any ideas from what period in WW2 this badge was used. Regards
Last edited by gasman; 02-06-22 at 09:35 PM. |
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looks WW2 to me ,loose stitching etc...but note some loss to front. Still a scarce badge,
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Pretty sure someone has asked my opinion on this particular example of second pattern No.4 Cdo title previously (Light blue and pink Special IV Service predated it I believe). Use circa 1941 ish. Not the best example as mentioned by Steve, but a nice original, looking at the back - increasingly difficult to find. Would like evidence the 'COMMANDO' embroidery part was light blue NOT WHITE - often more bluish to the reverse, front sometimes fades. One of my examples attached.
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H. many thanks you chaps for the detailed replies. The commando stitching is white and looking at the rear of the badge, between the two pieces of cloth, it has always been white. Saying that, on taking the title outside in the daylight for the very first time l can now see the light blue thread to the rear. The front has faded slightly though.
Last edited by gasman; 02-06-22 at 08:01 PM. |
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It would be very interesting to hear what others think. I am always willing to learn ... Last edited by Mike B; 31-05-22 at 09:51 PM. |
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Interesting stuff. I will try and attach some clearer and more detailed pictures to get a better idea. The badge came from a veteran nearly 30 years ago but really wanted some idea of dates they were worn as can’t find any pictures.
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http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/main.php For example this one; http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/...4+cdo.jpg.html NOTE - ALL IMAGES ON THE COMMANDO VETERANS WEBSITE ARE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED. Date precedes adoption of standard red on black titles (designations) in 1942. It was briefly preceded by SPECIAL IV SERVICE as mentioned earlier. Hoping this helps Mike Last edited by Mike B; 01-06-22 at 02:17 PM. |
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Kind greetings.
I am so sorry to be late to this thread. Busy times. I am happy to back up Mike who I consider the expert in this field of special forces. I support the view that the early No. 4 Commando title is light blue and pink (not red). As I put these together with other badges of red, blue and khaki it is now perhaps clearer that the Special IV Service title may also not be white. |
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If the badge is the same as I have had correspondence about - the new owner has confirmed separately that the letters are in deed faded from light blue. Ian - loving the 4 Independent Company badge - so rare ... Last edited by Mike B; 25-06-22 at 07:56 AM. |
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this example of the special IV service title was recently posted for opinions on the net, I thought it looks fluffy but it seems to have the correct colours
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Regards, Jerry |
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It has the correct colours Jerry, but at first I thought it was a bit 'neat and tidy' at the back. We have to accept the existence of variants from the more often (but still rarely) found less neat stitching to reverse version. The stabilizer looks correct, and it has a lot going for it ... Like you, I would welcome further comments and thoughts. It is rare anyone would suggest they would be more comfortable with less neat stitching to the reverse - we almost always say the opposite - the badge has a lot going for it ... Below - the variant I am more familiar with ... |
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My interest in this is purely academic, as someone asked online and it piqued my interest. As these are only produced for a very short period, I guess they would not be up to the standard of, for instance, paste back titles. as you say, it does seem to match the colours needed, but the fluffy backing fabric on the front looks very like modern fakes and I am glad I am not looking to buy one.
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