Commando War Comic - Death Mission, fictional adventrues of the Long Range Desert Group ( LRDG )
In worn condition with paper covers in poor condition and the back page detached. However, still a rip roaring read and contents in good clean condition. 63 pages. It might still appeal to the big kid in you! read more
Special Forces Long Range Desert Group LRDG Tinnie Badge
Probably some kind of comic collectable from the 1960s or 1970s, has considerable foxing to front and some wear to the surface finish. Original pin and fixing. Circa 32mm in diameter. A post war souvenir, but not something you come across every day. More information welcome. read more
Special Air Service SAS Tropical Issue Brass Qualified Parachutist Wing, c1956
Die struck in gilding metal with two original lugs to reverse. A few other light verdigris marks to front on left side of canopy. A good strong straight and stiff badge, circa 6cm wide and 2.2cm tall (See Edward's book, item 113a). Very good condition. read more
Original 1959 Film Poster - Sea of Sand ( Mare de Sabbia) Rank Films Italian Cinema Release - Long Range Desert Group ( LRDG / SAS ) Special Forces interest
52 years ago this poster graced the lobby of an Italian cinema. In 1958 Carlton Films released "The Sea of Sand", a black and white North African war movie starring a young Richard Attenborough, John Gregson and Michael Craig. It is one of my favourite films (even though it is a bit wooden at times) as it gives a very accurate portrayal of the much under-rated Long Range Desert Group ... read more
RAF Iraq Levies Parachute Company Cap badge
Cap badge of the Royal Air Force Levies Parachute Company. Nice genuine and scarce badge, cast with fixings as it was made. The actual scan of the badge is the item you get except for the picture/photo of the unit which is not included (but can be viewed at the link below).
The Levies parachute company was raised in Habbaniya in Iraq in 1942 and was disbanded in ... read more