Spot the German helmet bottom right probably grabbed as a souvenir.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 20 Sep 2020 14:01:11 EDT
These tablets should not be used in confined spaces as the fumes are not safe. In Norway Troops cook using a stove and lead-free petrol for the same sort of reason.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 15:12:19 EDT
Clear shot of the Itside rubber sole on the Commando Boots.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Wed 16 Sep 2020 11:44:35 EDT
Both the leading Troopers have their ‘Commando’ shoulder title stitched high on the right sleeve so that the epaulette can be seen. There is no room for any other badge above that single ‘flash’ they can only be Army Commandos.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Tue 15 Sep 2020 12:36:04 EDT
The tanks, known as Duplex Tanks, were also fitted with a propeller on the ‘stern’ and could make headway once afloat.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 12:29:25 EDT
These Commandos moving off the Landing Beach are wearing a single word shoulder title reading ‘Commando” and below that the circular Combined Operations ‘flash’. A Royal Marine Commando would wear a three part set of shoulder titles including his Commando Number, ie: 40 - 48, then a silk flash bearing the words: “Royal Marines” then a standard Commando ‘flash” as mentioned, and below again the Combined Operations circular ‘flash’. There is no doubt these are from an Army Unit. The silk ‘flash’ mentioned was made by the Cash Company more famous for making name tabs for school kids and still in use in the Corps until the 1960s, when Battle Dress was replaced by the Lovat Uniform which is now issued.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 12:26:14 EDT
Cap Badge is South Wales Borderers.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 10 Sep 2020 05:54:22 EDT
The Fusilier central in the 3rd rank/file is wearing SAS “Wings” above left breast pocket.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 10 Sep 2020 05:52:13 EDT
Should read: ‘ prior to being......
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 10 Sep 2020 05:45:24 EDT
The canoe in the picture was specifically developed for SBS use being
collapsible and capable of being assembled on a Submarine Deck toBeing being used on a clandestine mission. May still be is just in a modified form
by todays’ SBS. Still is use in the 1970s.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 10 Sep 2020 05:44:06 EDT
