The group of identically dressed Troopers in the photo are Veterans. of the Dutch Korps Commandotroepen formed after WW2 and included volunteers who had served in British Commando Units. The man nearest the camera wears Dutch and French Parachute Badges.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 27 Sep 2020 05:51:03 EDT
The Troopers in this photo are saluting with palm facing down which is that traditionally used by the a Royal Navy.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 27 Sep 2020 05:42:12 EDT
This Commando Trooper is wearing Medals on his right side which date from the First World War (known as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred) together with a Second World War Defence Medal which are usually those of a family member, this is an old tradition and good to see as it shows there is a continuity of Service to Sovereign and Country
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 27 Sep 2020 05:39:45 EDT
The tall man behind the hatless Squaddie is a member of the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps and wears the beret seen with Scarlet patch. His Cap Badge is a Naval ‘fouled anchor’ with the Dutch Royal Crown. The Anchor lies at an angle and the Corps is known as ‘Korps Mariniers’ . They liaise closely with the Royal Marines in many areas.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 26 Sep 2020 13:02:21 EDT
Royal Marines Commando Kelly proudly wears his Green Beret with cloth dagger badge which means he is a WW2 Veteran, he appears to have a ‘Split’ Cap Badge and if so is a former Commissioned Officer or Warrant Officer, in the case of the latter he would either be a Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) or Quarter Master Sergeant (QMS) in the Royal Marines during WW2 as Warrant rank was not introduced in the Corps until well after the War ended.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 26 Sep 2020 12:51:39 EDT
WO2 Wright RE is a Qualified Army Diver evidenced by the small badge
under his Crown and Wreath sleeve badge.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Wed 23 Sep 2020 17:39:02 EDT
This shows a Royal Marines Colonel and RSM (WO1) with the Corps
Wreath.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Wed 23 Sep 2020 17:33:36 EDT
The tradition of wearing the Medals of a former Serviceman or Servicewoman is accorded to their families and are worn on the right breast as seen in the photo
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 21 Sep 2020 06:59:16 EDT
Members of 43 Commando RM parade before the Commando Memorial. The red sashes worn by the SNCOs are traditional dating back to the time when these were used to support stretchers carrying injured men off the Battle Field with the colour representing their blood. These are only worn by SNCOs of Infantry Regiments.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 21 Sep 2020 06:55:38 EDT
There will be a number of WO1s in 43 Commando RM but the RSM seen here is the Senior.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 21 Sep 2020 06:46:09 EDT
A Royal Marines Officer and WO1(RSM) laying Wreaths. The RSM can be Identified by his distinctive RSMs Cane which will be been presented to him on taking up his a Appointment. A treasured momento which will be kept safely.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 21 Sep 2020 06:43:23 EDT
Members of 43 Commando RM you will note they wear their Poppy behind their Cap Badges a Corps tradition.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 21 Sep 2020 06:35:12 EDT
A WO 2 and SNCO from 43 Commando RM wearing Lovat uniform.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 21 Sep 2020 06:31:58 EDT
On the right lapel of his blazer he wears his original Army Commando Association badge, then a small Parachute Regiment Cap Badge and below a small set of British Military Parachute ‘Wings”, he also has a full size British Military Parachutists Badge stitched.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 12:46:04 EDT
