SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIAL SERVICE BATTALION SET OF CAP AND COLLARS.
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This is the Special Service Battalion's set of Cap and Beret Badge with Collars in Gilding Metal which was used from 1934 to 1963."Quartermaster's Comment":- The Screw Posts on the Cap Badge indicate that this was made and worn during the Border War Period by a National Serviceman from about 1975. The Collars have Copper Lugs.
General details
Country of Origin SOUTH AFRICA.
Regiment or Corps SPECIAL SERVICE BATTALION.
Materials used in manufacture GILDING METAL.
Period Worn This set about 1975 onwards.
Height 44 mm. The Cap Badge.
Width 48 mm. The Cap Badge.
Type of Fastening Screw Posts to Cap Badge.
Condition of Item Good. See Photo.
Any Publication References Such as Colin Owen See Colin Owen Ref Nos. 1289/90 and 91.
Approximated Weight Allow for 100 grams.
ID: 371
R60.00
SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIAL SERVICE BATTALION SET OF CAP AND COLLARS.
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