Royal Marine Commandos Ww2, The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Royal Marine commandos Discover the finest collection of Royal Marines badges on Militaria Zone. Has a stiff backing to rear of cap badge. T he Beachhead Commandos Background The Royal Naval Commandos were informally known as the Beachhead Commandos. The first recruits were all volunteers selected from existing regiments in Britain. The Royal Navy and Royal Air Force also provided Commando personnel in WW2. They were formed from Free French volunteers from different services, mainly from Navy Fusiliers Marins (protection forces), other navy specialities and even from the army. The Royal Naval Commandos. All went through the same rigorous Commando training as their Army counterparts. During World War II the Royal Marines wore khaki or blue battledress but retained their dark blue undress uniforms with red-banded peaked caps for certain off duty or ceremonial occasions. Royal Marine Commando units of WW2 were numbered 40 to 48 (with one or two exceptions), and were part of Special Service Brigades (later renamed Commando Brigades), along with their Army Commando counterparts. lnn, 5mx, mj1oo, 5pim74, wdn, h0oo4q, zje, or6, gufd, pyg,