RHODESIA REGIMENT, QUEEN'S CROWN HEAD-DRESS BADGE.
This Queen's Crown Badge was worn from about 1957. "Quartermaster's Comment":- Note the small circle of red 'Melton' cloth which is held in place behind the centre of the badge with a clip fastening. This badge was invariably worn with either a 1st or 2nd Battalion Flash to the rear. From 1960 both Battalions used a red flash.
| | | | General details | | Country of Origin | RHODESIA. | | Regiment or Corps | RHODESIA REGIMENT. | | Materials used in manufacture | Blackened Brass | | Period Worn | From 1957 to 1972. | | Height | 42 mm. | | Width | 35 mm. | | Type of Fastening | Lugs for a split pin. | | Condition of Item | Good for age--See photo. | | Any Publication References Such as Colin Owen | See Colin Owen No. 2989. Arniel No. 100. Dudley Wall Nos 430 and 431 where it is worn with either a 1st or 2nd Bn Flash to the rear. See also No. 432 and the picture on page 105 (Top Left) of this badge being worn on a slouch hat. | | Approximated Weight | Allow for 50 grams. |
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ID: 1001
R55.00
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