Belgium Congo Mercenary Bob Denard 6 Counterinsurgency Commando Shoulder Badges SET
Material: Red Cloth
2 pieces
Original Rare items!

Box: Katanga

History:

6 Commando was a mercenary unit of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the Congolese National Army) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that trained as commando.
It specialized in counterinsurgency, direct action behind enemy lines, irregular warfare, long-range penetration, special reconnaissance, and tracking the enemy to combat or gathering intelligence.

Formation and organization
6 Commando was formed in August 1964 from mercenaries originally recruited in France, Belgium and Italy for 5_Commando_(Democratic Republic of the Congo).
They were initially under command of Lt. Col. Lamouline, a regular Belgian officer and subsequently led by French mercenary, Bob_Denard.
6 Commando members are trained to be capable of commando equivalents, their abilities were no different from the previously established 4 Commando and 5 Commando.

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Belgium Congo Mercenary Bob Denard 6 Counterinsurgency Commando Arm Patch Badge
Material: Cloth
Size approx.: 100 x 20 mm
Original Rare item!

Box: Katanga

History:

6 Commando was a mercenary unit of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the Congolese National Army) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that trained as commando.
It specialized in counterinsurgency, direct action behind enemy lines, irregular warfare, long-range penetration, special reconnaissance, and tracking the enemy to combat or gathering intelligence.

Formation and organization
6 Commando was formed in August 1964 from mercenaries originally recruited in France, Belgium and Italy for 5_Commando_(Democratic Republic of the Congo).
They were initially under command of Lt. Col. Lamouline, a regular Belgian officer and subsequently led by French mercenary, Bob_Denard.
6 Commando members are trained to be capable of commando equivalents, their abilities were no different from the previously established 4 Commando and 5 Commando.

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Congo Zaire Army 31th Parachute Brigade Commando Red Beret with Badge
Material: Cloth
Size: 53
Conditions: please see photo
Rare item

Box: Berets

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Belgium Congo Zaire Mike Hoares 5 commando beret badge
Beret Badge incl. original backing
Worn by commanders
Reverse: Two original fittings
Original and very rare item

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Belgium Congo Mercenary 5 Commando Mike Hoare title Arm Patch Badge D
Commemorative patch not worn by Mike Hoare or his men.
Arm Badge
Size approx.: 95 x 24 mm

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Belgium Congo Mercenary 5 Commando Mike Hoare Arm Patch Badge B
Commemorative patch not worn by Mike Hoare or his men.
Arm Badge
Size approx.: 58 x 11 mm

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Postcard 1902 Paul Kruger with Boer Generals in Domkerk Utrecht Holland
Original Postcard
Size: approx. 14 x 9 cm
Fine and very rare original condition
Please see photos for item condition. Ask any questions before you bid or buy. Thank you!

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Belgium Congo Zaire Mike Hoares 5 commando beret badge Silver

Beret Badge
Size approx.: 40 x 31 mm
Reverse: Two lug fittings (east/west)
In my personal collection.

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Belgium Belgian CONGO Special Forces Commandos 1956 Jungle Warfare Credit United Press Photo 01
This is an Original Photo!
Size: approx. 20 x 15 cm
Fine and very rare original condition
Please see photos for item condition. Ask any questions before you bid or buy. Thank you!

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