2nd Special Service Brigade

2nd Special Service
2nd Commando Brigade
Active1943–1946
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
 Royal Navy
TypeCommando
RoleCoastal raiding
Assault infantry
Special operations
Part ofCombined Operations
EngagementsSecond World War
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Ronnie Tod
Insignia
Combined
Operations
Tactical
recognition
flash
Insignia of Combined Operations units it is a combination of a red Thompson submachine gun, RAF wings and an anchor on a black backing

The 2nd Special Service Brigade was formed in late 1943 in the Middle East and saw service in Italy, the Adriatic, the landings at Anzio and took part in operations in Yugoslavia.[1] On 6 December 1944 the Brigade was renamed 2nd Commando Brigade, removing the title Special Service and its association with the Schutzstaffel.[2]

  1. ^ Army Commandos 1940–45 By Mike Chappell, p 31
  2. ^ British Commandos 1940–46 By Timothy Robert Moreman, p 32