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Twin friendship flag badges. The most confusing (to historians, anyway) was that it simply divided itself into three parts for convenience, and called them R, T and W Patrols respectively. Also there was a variation in quality, finish and design of the scorpion and circle.

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Ralph Bagnold had pioneered successful desert exploration d. It was designed by “Bluey” Grimsey, who served in the unit. The badge presented a light resemblance to the badge of Italian Compagnia Auto-Sahariana which depicted a crab within a circle. Metal Cap Badge Customers who bought this item also bought.

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Second photo: a demonstration of the sand mats used to help excavate stuck vehicles. Third photo: a sun compass used for desert navigation (photo curtsey of Adrian Brown, U.K.), the California boys are still looking for one!

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P ostage and Despatch - All UK Items sent via 1st Class Recorded delivery (signed for). Double click on above image to view full p. The badge has some minor service wear but is generally in good condition. A nice original badge.

A pair of lugs to reverse, with cotter pin. Purchased these yesterday from my local coin dealer, he had visited a house the previous night to buy a collection of coins and this little group was among the lot. The sharpshooter titles are maker marked.

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LRDG Cap Badge and Medals. The socks are of a nylon type and sand in colour, but collectors have noted a more green-khaki also featured at some point (more akin to the green colour of Action Joe 'Commando Saharien' version). HILL MILITARY MEDALS. What makes this for me is that the soldier has fixed the badge onto the cap with his dog tag,unfortunately name side down!

It is fixed in such a wa. While coveralls were often called "Denims" because of the material used in manufacture, the British Army also issued a two piece denim uniform cut in the pattern of the BD uniform. The badge and beret was was never adopted as an official head dress for the unit but commanders looked the other way.

Aug Unit begun with core of New Zealand soldiers as Long Range Patrol LRP. See more ideas about North african campaign, North africa, World war two.

Bagnol acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell.