A superb - albeit regrettably single - typical British made (with a glue ie paste backing) Number 9 Commando shoulder title

This a great example of a superb - albeit regrettably single - typical British made (with a glue ie paste backing) Number 9 Commando shoulder title. No. 9 Commando undertook its first raid on the nights of 22/23 November 1941 against Houlgate in France Operation Sunstar on the French coast at Houlgate. The raid was a success and they landed and evacuated without any loss. The next operation men from No. 9 were involved in was the St. Nazaire Raid in March 1942, the main landing force was provided by No. 2 Commando. They were then used to reinforce the Gibraltar garrison during Operation Torch the landings in French North Africa. They remained in Gibraltar until November 1943 when they carried out raids on the islands of Tremiti and Pianosa

During the Allied invasion of Italy as party of the 2nd Special Service Brigade they were involved in Operation Partridge in December 1943 in the are of the Garigliano River. This was followed by Operation Shingle the Anzio landings and fighting at Monte Ornito before being withdrawn to Naples in March 1943.

In 1944 No. 9 Commando were involved in Operation Darlington 11 in May and Operation Gradient in August. They then operated in Greece before returning to Italy and took part Operation Roast the crossing of Commachio Lagoon and the battle of the Argenta Gap in April 1945. The Second World War in Europe ended in May 1945 and in 1946 all the Army Commandos were disbanded. This shoulder title is in a perfect un-issued condition.

Code: 52043