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15/02/2013 22:25:18
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John Forsey
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A few badges for No. 5 Commando. The last picture shows a shoulder title and arm badge for 5 commando worn by a soldier named on the back of both badges, name of Biggs. This man joined the RAF as a rear gunner at the age of 15 and did5 bombing ops before being found out.He at some time joined 5 Commando and when they were stood down he joined the Parachute regiment, John
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15/02/2013 23:46:55
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NIC
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Some great badges there, thanks John.
Nick
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Nick Collins,
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Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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20/02/2013 21:46:17
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Stephen Donnison
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Gets the heart stirring ,,nice one
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21/02/2013 12:33:44
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markh
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Yes, great badges thanks John.
Can we get them all added to the gallery, so other users can easily find them ?
http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/Commando+Badges+and+Memorabilia/
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The more I learn about the Commandos, the less I realise I know.
Grandson of George Norton Barnes
PLY/X 107640 Royal Marines
14987370 Fus. Barnes G.N Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Royal Marines 8 BN, Royal Marines No. 40 and No. 41 Commando, LST 320, The 9th Buffs, Army No. 5 Commando and X Lists.
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24/02/2013 15:45:39
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JB
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Hi
I think the two top titles are repros. The lower attributed one is very nice.
Attached is an original title and arm patch both from my collection.
Cheers,
JB
John Forsey wrote:A few badges for No. 5 Commando. The last picture shows a shoulder title and arm badge for 5 commando worn by a soldier named on the back of both badges, name of Biggs. This man joined the RAF as a rear gunner at the age of 15 and did5 bombing ops before being found out.He at some time joined 5 Commando and when they were stood down he joined the Parachute regiment, John
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01/03/2013 13:00:15
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Stephen Donnison
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i have a photo of my dad wearing a Balmoral Bonnet and he has the crossed daggers patch sewn on the side ,Look at my avator ,
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