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17-12-15, 03:28 PM
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Royal Navy commandos?
I've not come across these before. Naval style badges with a clear Commando dagger. Commando qualified RN?
Can anyone provide some information please? Jon 
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17-12-15, 04:44 PM
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Commando Dagger
Jon,
I think it is a RM Commando badge, its mentioned in "Badges & insignia of the British Armed Services", May et al, on page 161: "The creation of Royal Marine Commandos in 2nd WW brought new distinctions. The red (emrboidered) Commando dagger on a dark blue patch was worn on the sleeve by all personnel. " Then he goes onto describe the various coloured lanyards the Commandos wore. RCN Bryan
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17-12-15, 11:53 PM
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Jon
They are Royal Navy Commando badges, worn by members of the RN who completed the All Arms Commando course. Gold version for No 1 uniform and red version for the old No 4 uniform, not sure when first worn but definitely post WWII. There is also a blue on white embroidered version for the white tropical uniform. Paddy
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18-12-15, 12:39 PM
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Jon
Now I'm back at my computer, a few pictures of the ones I have. The modern lurex type and the red on blue are still in JSP 768 (NSN 8455-99-132-5880 red/blue, 8455-99-132-5670 gold/blue). Unsure about the rectangular ones but included so you can see the variations. Paddy
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