“Peter Taylor’s aim in compiling this book is to fill a gap in the growing bibliography of militaria collecting.”

Antiques Diary

It is difficult to praise the author sufficiently as his work has yielded an outstanding reference manuscript. I found this book extremely interesting as it presents the insignia of all Special Forces associated with the Allied cause. It contains data on both the popular ones and those which are little known about. The numerous photographs enable the identification of badges and this work is undoubtedly the book to have on this subject.

Militaryarchiveresearch

This is a fascinating book, with great photos and illustrations, along with such things as notices to soldiers, exhortations on what it means to be in Special Forces and other ephemera. The list of Special Forces really is exhaustive in this book, and includes some that I had never heard of, along with the more familiar units. Each entry contains a potted history of the formation alongside photographs and illustrations of the insignia and people, and is a very useful tool in learning about these formations. An excellent book that will be of value and interest to anyone with any sort of interest in these forces. Which, from posts on this site, appears to be many.

ARRSE

It is difficult to praise the author sufficiently as his work has yielded an outstanding reference manuscript. I found this book extremely interesting as it presents the insignia of all Special Forces associated with the Allied cause. It contains data on both the popular ones and those which are little known about. The numerous photographs enable the identification of badges and this work is undoubtedly the book to have on this subject.



Military Archive Research

A superb catalogue detailing the insignia of those wartime units, particularly the British ones, which may be labelled as Special Forces; including the Parachute and Glider Pilot Regiments, Commandos, Special Air Service, and the various raiding forces which operated in Europe and the Far East. The Special Operations Executive, Polish Parachute Brigade, and the US Airborne and Rangers are also discussed. Clear and original colour examples of practically every conceivable insignia type, worn at any time during the war by any branch of the above formations is included, together with numerous carefully selected wartime photographs to show how they were properly applied to uniforms. A first class reference guide.

Pegasus Archive

Lavishly illustrated, this work proves an essential reference work and companion guide.

OCAD Militaria Collectors Resources