I believe that he was presented with an Honorary Green Beret on when appointment to this post which occurred at about the time he presented Colours to 40, 42 and 45 Commando RM on the same day in a Malta in the late1950s when 3 Commando Brigade RM was stationed there.

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 20 Sep 2020 20:29:42 EDT

Prince Phillip wears his Royal Marines Tie on this occasion. Trooper Whipps wears a Commando ‘flash ‘ and Staffordshire Regimental Cap Badge with Black feather Hackle on his Green Beret. On this occasion, his Veterans lapel badge is proudly worn.

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 20 Sep 2020 20:23:52 EDT

The man central in this picture is a Royal Marine who had served with the SBS, his Beret Badge is quite clear here.

Posted by David Prichard on Fri 28 Aug 2020 18:23:11 EDT

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh who was a Captain General Marines until quite recently and he is wearing a Corps tie in this picture. This Title was an Honorary Post and he was presented with his a Green Beret on taking that Office (gave Lympstone a miss!)

Posted by David Prichard on Fri 28 Aug 2020 18:20:35 EDT

On the right is Tim McKereth of Anwick Forge the blacksmith who created the memorial. A fine job!!

Posted by John Mewett on Sat 25 Aug 2007 03:30:54 EDT

John Lowman No 1 Cdo from Lincoln

Posted by John Mewett on Tue 21 Aug 2007 15:19:14 EDT