REME series 1 bumper badge question

[vic parrett]

I came across this picture I my late father's belongings.
I was wondering what the ship type badge on the bumper was donating .
It was taken early 60s in Libya desert
Thanks for reading and any light you may be able to share

[Adrian Harris]

It's apparently the Dhow recognition flash for units of the Tripolitania District:

http://www.arborfield-september49ers.co ... ras-04.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near_East_Command

Adrian

[vic parrett]

Thanks for that ,a mate had also postulated that it may be "ships of the desert" thanks for the links