A long-range reconnaissance patrol, or LRRP, is a small, well-armed reconnaissance team that patrols deep into enemy-held territory. [1] The concept of scouts dates back to the origins of warfare itself.

The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War. Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph Alger Bagnold, acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell.

2016年12月2日 · I'm asking because there are what appear to be four clutchback-type holes in the beret stiffener, in a sort of symmetrical pattern larger than that of a DUI...so it must have sported a badge at one time.

2015年11月16日 · I am researching the insignia and berets used by the LRRP units of V and VII Corps in Germany in the 1960s. I have some specific questions: 1. When did they swop from maroon berets to black Ranger berets?

The most desirable are the LRDG Cap Badges, so much so, that fakes are common, and the new collector should be cautious when buying one. On these pages I will try to bring to the public view a number of “authentic” LRDG artifacts.

The LRP badge (originally in silver) LRDG badge & shoulder title: LRDG badge (2nd version) The Long Range Patrol was one of the first special forces formed in WW II. Although part of the British forces, the Long Range Patrol was mostly made up of New Zealanders.

2010年2月9日 · These LRP badges have been faked. The quality of these reproductions is exceptionally good and you need at least a 20x eyepiece to make an evaluation as to authenticity. And you need to have handled a few of these badges to know what to look for in identifying a …

2019年4月10日 · I've had the badge shown here for many years. It's clearly not one of the silver brooch-fitted LRP badges that are the subject of this thread, which I probably could never find or afford. But it seemed to me a solid, well made badge -- appears to be bronze, with copper lugs, and a silver wash that has nearly disappeared through wear.

Special Cap Badges. Some are modified standard Badges, others are gold, silver and a couple are diamonds.

2020年10月2日 · Certainly the rarest of all the Long Range Patrol - Desert Group badges. I collect badges and medals of London Transport employees and its predecessor and successor companies, bus, tram, trolleybus, underground railway. Would this be a …