Badge of special forces at work
GIVEN Hitler’s order to execute any commando captured during WWII, it was unusual for British special forces to wear much in the way of identification. That goes some way to explaining the rarity of this cloth badge (or formation sign) seen at a postal auction conducted by Bosley’s (15% buyer’s premium) on July 21.
The white skull within a blue D embroidered on green marks its wearer as a member of D Troop No.3 Co…