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25/03/2021 11:52:16
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Tathamwarter
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Hi
I?m currently putting together a commando uniform set for re-enactments and I?m looking for info on cap badges worn around the time of d day by what I believe were called No.6 Cdo then renamed 1st ss brigade.
Also, would cap badges be worn actually on d day it?s self?
Any info or photos would be great
Thanks
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25/03/2021 15:44:42
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NIC
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Hi, No.6 Commando was a subordinate unit within 1 SS Brigade!
At the time of D-Day, 1 Special Service Brigade was made up of:
No.3 Commando
No.4 Commando
No.6 Commando
45 RM Commando
No.10(IA) Commando
By this time each individual commando wore his parent regiment's cap badge (e.g. if the commando's regiment was King's Royal Rifle Corps, that is the badge he's wear in his beret!)
In December '44, the Special Service Brigades were re-designated Commando Brigades.
Nick
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Nick Collins,
Commando Association Historical Archivist & Photographer.
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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25/03/2021 18:39:51
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Tathamwarter
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Fantastic information, that?s exactly what I wanted
Thanks
I guess that means I could wear my local regiment badge Kings Shropshire LI
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26/03/2021 11:31:07
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NIC
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Tathamwarter wrote:
I guess that means I could wear my local regiment badge Kings Shropshire LI
There are records of volunteers from KSLI being in No.6 Commando...
Nick
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Nick Collins,
Commando Association Historical Archivist & Photographer.
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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