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Old 21-04-08, 06:01 PM
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I've had this item for over 20 years and never really given it much thought. I was told years ago that the original badges were made from their own mess tins, so anything made of any other metal was a restrike. I'm not entirely convinced by this story, but I have no idea even if there is a remote chance it could be real. So help me out. Even to let me know which Commando unit it actually belongs to.

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Old 21-04-08, 06:27 PM
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IMHO it's a restrike mate, sorry.

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Old 21-04-08, 07:00 PM
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Sadly its poo, the originals are made from spoons of all things!
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Old 21-04-08, 07:46 PM
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Haven't seen one with a slider before, only lugs. There's also one without "Commando" on top of it, and one that's just a knife. They were used by the 1st Special Service Force or Brigade. see Peter Taylor's book 'Allied Special Forces Insignia' for more info.
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I wonder how they ate their soup?
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Old 21-04-08, 08:02 PM
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I'm led to beleive its a No2 Commando assossiation badge from the 60's. Regards
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I'm led to beleive its a No2 Commando assossiation badge from the 60's. Regards
Yes you are quite right it is a No 2 Commando association cap badge. information on this type of badge can be found on the Commando Veterans Association website www.commandoveterans.org well worth a visit.

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Old 14-07-09, 07:43 PM
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Brilliant Lads,
Thanks very much for that. Welcome aboard to the forum.
Interesting website by the way

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