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    Royal Laos Commando Badge


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    This is a Royal Laos Commando Badge It is 1.875 in., 1.375 in. high and is made with tthe skull and bayonets being seperate from the wreath and star.

    The following information came from snydertreasures.com web site.

    In October of 1968 Colonel Lewis Millet, Joint US Military Mission to Laos (then classified) recommended, created, designed, and caused to be engraved, with the approval of General Ondone Sannikone, Chief of Staff of the Royal Laos Army, the Royal Laos Commando Badge for individuals completing the Commando Course being conducted by United States and Thai Special Forces under the direction of Colonel Millet in Thailand. Only 300 badges were awarded. A certificate was awarded with the badge.

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    This is a Royal Laos Commando Badge It is 1.875 in., 1.375 in. high and is made with tthe skull and bayonets being seperate from the wreath and star.

    The following information came from snydertreasures.com web site.

    In October of 1968 Colonel Lewis Millet, Joint US Military Mission to Laos (then classified) recommended, created, designed, and caused to be engraved, with the approval of General Ondone Sannikone, Chief of Staff of the Royal Laos Army, the Royal Laos Commando Badge for individuals completing the Commando Course being conducted by United States and Thai Special Forces under the direction of Colonel Millet in Thailand. Only 300 badges were awarded. A certificate was awarded with the badge.

    Bob

    Holy crap, that would look awesome to pin on one's chest.

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    The text is what originally came with the badge. Millett used to sell these at militaria shows with a signed letter about their origins. IMHO the Millett-signed letter had more interest and value than the badges.

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    Would you folks consider this to be a real badge or a fake?

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    Since this badge was approved by the Chief of Staff of the Royal Laos Army, I believe it to be a authorized badge to be worn on the Laotian uniform. The United States has some regulations about wearing Foreign Awards on the uniform so don't know if it would be authorized to be worn by U.S. personnel.

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