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Old 21-03-14, 11:31 PM
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Am assuming this has some military connection only because of the rifle but could be totally wrong!!
Anyone have any idea on this
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Old 21-03-14, 11:34 PM
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hi plum,

with the two languages and what looks like a springbok ,south africa comes to mind,but i could be wrong

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Old 21-03-14, 11:40 PM
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South Africa.
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Old 14-04-14, 10:14 AM
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Just spotted a cap badge on Ebay identical to sweetheart, quick look on Wikip. and you guys are spot on 1st SA. Infantry Brigade.
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The same badge was worn in both wars, except the language for the motto changed.

Dutch and English in WW1 to Afrikaans and English in WW2.
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