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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

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

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