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BWEF	09-05-17 11:48 AM

Sailor Sam Badge

Can anybody tell me more about a "Sailor Sam" badge associated with the South African Navy in WW2?

Example here:

https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-antiques...90910000478209

NB

That ad' has nothing to do with me. I just found it when trying to find out more about the example of the badge that I have.

Alex Rice

09-05-17 03:37 PM

I can't remember the details but I think they were sold to raise war funds?
Cheers,
Alex

Brian Conyngham

09-05-17 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWEF (Post 404776)

Yes, fund raisers, there were also Air Force and Army versions.

BWEF	09-05-17 11:32 PM

Thanks to both for the reply.

Would the army and air force "characters" have had a name?

Brian Conyngham

12-05-17 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWEF (Post 404879)

Thanks to both for the reply.

Would the army and air force "characters" have had a name?

I am not sure?

RCN	13-05-17 01:26 PM

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