BBC Antiques Roadshow expert left speechless as he values items 'faked across the world'

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Antiques Roadshow delivered another emotional rollercoaster as a guest presented a collection boasting deep military history, including rare SAS memorabilia once belonging to his father.The BBC favourite was stationed in Dundee for the repeated episode where expert Mark Smith couldn't hide his excitement upon examining the incredible assortment of medals, badges and paperwork.

He eagerly told the story, saying: "You said to me this morning 'my dad was a soldier' then you started to get this stuff out and I got so excited because this man was in the SAS, this is fantastic." The proud son detailed his dad, David Cargill's wartime heroics, displaying a snap of him before joining the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in France.

Mark, dissecting the fascinating haul, noted: "We have a Territorial medal here. He went to France and he starts off his war by coming off a beach, somewhere called Dunkirk because he has the Dunkirk medal as well.

What did he join then? ", reports the Express. To which the guest responded with his fathers impressive transition, "He joined the Parachute Regiment, did his training and once he'd got his wings, he immediately volunteered for SAS and was accepted." Amidst the treasured items was his dads certificate, made even more significant due to the signature of famed SAS officer Paddy Mayne.