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