Unknown Bird and Snake badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Tinto · #1 11-05-18, 10:22 PM

Hi Forum members,

Can anyone identify this small pin badge, measures 35 x 30 mm.?

Thanks,

Tinto

peter monahan · #2 12-05-18, 01:06 PM

Any marks on the reverse, Tinto?

Tinto · #3 12-05-18, 08:32 PM

Hi Peter,

Just the initials RMP stamped on back.

Cheers,

Tinto

Milmed · #4 13-05-18, 05:06 AM

Hi Tinto,
I have seen this badge before, but cannot remember where.

The bird is a secretary bird that mainly preys on snakes. RMP stands for 'Royal Mint Pretoria' so I believe this is a South African badge. RMP stamped badges predate 1941 as after that the stamping changed to SAM (South African Mint).

I suspect this may be a school badge from the 1930's. The closest I could find is the Roedean School, a private day and boarding school for girls located in Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Regards
Steven

peter monahan · #5 13-05-18, 01:48 PM

Well done, Steve! I'm a birder and I would not have guessed 'Secretary Bird' from that illustration. Makes sense though. And now we know what 'RMP' means too.

Tinto · #6 13-05-18, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milmed

Hi Tinto,
I have seen this badge before, but cannot remember where.

The bird is a secretary bird that mainly preys on snakes. RMP stands for 'Royal Mint Pretoria' so I believe this is a South African badge. RMP stamped badges predate 1941 as after that the stamping changed to SAM (South African Mint).

I suspect this may be a school badge from the 1930's. The closest I could find is the Roedean School, a private day and boarding school for girls located in Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Regards
Steven

Hello Steven,

Thank you for your interesting information.

All the Best, Tinto