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07-01-17, 02:38 PM
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1 Commando Salamander
Was fortunate to be able to add this pair to my collection last week. Had been found in a patch collection here in the U.S. It took two years but finally got it done. Am quite "chuffed" I believe that is the word. Hope you enjoy Jack
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07-01-17, 03:30 PM
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"Chuffed" is indeed the word. What a splendid find that salamander is! Mike
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07-01-17, 03:31 PM
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Hi Jack,
Really wonderful indeed. So rare and almost impossible to find what looks like an original pair like this. Truly 'well done'...! Cheerio, Roy
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07-01-17, 03:54 PM
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Thank you for the kind and reassuring words fellas. I gave these pieces serious scrutiny over the past year or so by comparing to known period examples. Once confident I went after them.
Best Jack
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"We must make our mistakes quickly"
Major General George Alan Vasey CB, CBE, DSO and Bar New Guinea 1942
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07-01-17, 07:38 PM
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Well done Jack or as they say in the States 'Awesome!'
Paul
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07-01-17, 10:59 PM
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Hello Irv and all
A number of Americans were attached to No.1 Cdo so the answer MAY relate to this. Note: This attachment was for operation Torch of Nov 1942 by which time Cdo insignia was being standardised to red on black - so the potential overlap for early insignia to be worn by relevant American personnel would appear to be relatively short. Perhaps it got to USA by a different route. Mike
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#11
08-01-17, 07:12 AM
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Quote:
6 Cdo Staten Island NY.02.jpg
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08-01-17, 10:19 AM
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Mike and all
Excellent image - I have seen it before but was not sure what the source was, thanks for sharing. No.6 Cdo also had US Troops attached for Operation Torch as you illustrate. Brig Ken Trevor the former CO of No1 Cdo (as Lt Col) told me No.1 Cdo wore US Helmets and adopted Garand rifles for the landings in North Africa as Vichy French were thought to be less hostile against US Troops following British Actions against the French Fleet at Oran http://www.scottmanning.com/content/...t-july-3-1940/ I hope this is helpful Mike
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08-01-17, 02:27 PM
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I was aware of the 1 Commando U.S. Connection. Had posted a group of items a few years back. That individual was involved in Torch. In his possessions was the printed tombstone and arc for 1 Commando. Let me see if I can pull it up. Thanks for all the input.
Jack
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"We must make our mistakes quickly"
Major General George Alan Vasey CB, CBE, DSO and Bar New Guinea 1942
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08-01-17, 02:29 PM
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[QUOTE=Mike Jackson;389008]Here's how some 6 Cdo insignia arrived in the United States. Mike
Attachment 162728[/QUOTE The man standing far right has a badge sewn to his overseas cap. Almost appears to be an ASR sign.
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Major General George Alan Vasey CB, CBE, DSO and Bar New Guinea 1942 Last edited by irish; 08-01-17 at 02:49 PM.
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08-01-17, 03:22 PM
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Hello Irish and all
The insignia in Mike Jackson's image (referred to above) is a very unusual combination. As mentioned I have studied it before. It was also reproduced in part in a MILITARY ILLUSTRATED article many years ago. In fact the headdress bears the extremely difficult to find VI COMMANDO insignia - white on black, With shoulder title (also difficult to find) VI COMMANDO White on black See images below To say the least this is unusual. The badge worn in headdress was not intended for wear as such. All the best Mike Last edited by Mike B; 08-01-17 at 03:34 PM.
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