This is one of a series of photos showing a variety of Commando Shoulder ‘flashes’ and it is apparent these were hand stitched, or locally made, to ensure the the Commando Identity of Troopers was evident marking them out as Special Men.

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 27 Sep 2020 06:34:45 EDT

This is a cracking example of the Beret BAdge of 5 (Army) Commando who also adopted a Gold or yellow coloured Hackle traditionally worn by Fusilier Regiments.

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 27 Sep 2020 06:30:20 EDT

If this photo has you scratching your head it shows how the first Beret Badges for 2 (Army) Commando were fashioned using a nickel fork and a file. As Units were being formed there was no central kit issue until the introduction of the universal Commando Green Beret, even then most Troopers wore the Cap Badge of their ‘home’ Regiment, Corps or Service. Even the Achnacary Assault Courses were made by hand, using local material such as trees.

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 27 Sep 2020 06:25:33 EDT