The Combined Operations badge, which was worn in conjunction with other insignia to denote what Commando the solider was from. While designed in early 1942, it was not until near the end of the year that they started to be worn. The design was replaced in 1945
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<br>Moreman, Tim (2006), British Commandos 1940–46, p. 7