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Old 18-11-17, 02:55 PM
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Cap badge from the WW2 era I believe. quite heavy and well made. Were these made in S. Africa? measures approx 40 mm x 30 mm.

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I'm not seeing any photo?
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Old 19-11-17, 01:34 PM
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I see the image on mine, that is odd.
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G'day Irish

Hey man that's a nice badge, Id suggest that with the big pin its probably a Puggaree badge. Another great find mate, thanks for sharing.

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Thanks Phil,

Glad to hear Chadd is doing well

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Hello Jack,
Just had a quick look at Colin R. Owens book THE MILITARY BADGES AND INSIGNIA OF SOUTHERN AFRICA, under description of Badges, #115 Kaffrarian Rifles, w/m cap badge worn 1902 - 1914. I think this fits for the ID of the badge.

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Old 20-11-17, 08:44 PM
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Hello Michael, thanks for that information, so a little earlier than I had thought

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This is an other ranks cap badge worn in black post 1914 to c.1963.
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Ok, it's appearing now...
Yes, Steven is correct (as usual).
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Thanks to everyone for their input.

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Old 22-11-17, 07:27 PM
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I agree, it should have been badge #113, (not badge # 115.) a black metal cap badge worn 1902-1963.
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