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Forum: Army 17-07-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By Madziro
Greetings. The hook fastener for the later badge...

Greetings. The hook fastener for the later badge was in white metal, but was the same design and size. Hope this helps.
Forum: Air Force 16-07-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By Madziro
A few variants for comparison.

A few variants for comparison.
Forum: Army 16-07-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By Madziro
The badge with its slouch hat rosette fixing to...

The badge with its slouch hat rosette fixing to keep the brim upturned.
Forum: New Zealand Badges 21-03-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By Madziro
By way of an alternative suggestion, these...

By way of an alternative suggestion, these stripes look like South African ones worn on women's office and service dress circa 1980s.
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 14-12-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,400
Posted By Madziro
I am not a big Navy collector but do have a blue...

I am not a big Navy collector but do have a blue painted badge - image for interest.
Forum: General Topics 23-11-22, 04:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 894
Posted By Madziro
This may help. I have attached individual badges...

This may help. I have attached individual badges for better clarity.
Forum: Army 10-11-22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,583
Posted By Madziro
Just had a re-read of the section on the Defence...

Just had a re-read of the section on the Defence Rifle Associations in Tylden's excellent book - The Armed Forces of South Africa. He states that the Defence Rifle Associations (Verdediging Skiet...
Forum: Army 03-11-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,488
Posted By Madziro
While on the subject of Rhodesian made badges, I...

While on the subject of Rhodesian made badges, I know that Keay's also made a Rhodesian Air Askari Corps cap badge. I have an example in the collection as attached. There is also another version of...
Forum: Army 26-10-22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By Madziro
This may help a bit.

This may help a bit.
Forum: Photographs of South African Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 24-10-22, 06:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,638
Posted By Madziro
For interest - four buckle anklets in the...

For interest - four buckle anklets in the collection, dated 1943.
Forum: Air Force 24-10-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,093
Posted By Madziro
A couple of originals for comparison. All the...

A couple of originals for comparison. All the Commonwealth pilots wings have been reproduced in recent times, sadly. Your one is a repro I am afraid.
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 24-10-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,260
Posted By Madziro
For interest. a CLB title.

For interest. a CLB title.
Forum: Other Military Topics 11-10-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 993
Posted By Madziro
Probably so. It also depends on which battalion...

Probably so. It also depends on which battalion your man served with. The 1st and 2nd Bns were recruited from present day Malawi (in those days Nyasaland). Others from Uganda and Tanganyika...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 05-10-22, 09:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,780
Posted By Madziro
Hello Alex I have found a couple of RhAF...

Hello Alex

I have found a couple of RhAF officers photos showing cap badges and thought that they may be of interest. The time periods vary from WW2 on. Sadly some are rather small as they come...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 30-09-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,780
Posted By Madziro
Hello Alex The photo of the chap wearing the...

Hello Alex

The photo of the chap wearing the 2 part badge is from a course photo, but unfortunately I do not have it. I will have to go through the photos I have to try and find a better quality...
Forum: General Topics 29-09-22, 08:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 777
Posted By Madziro
While still serving in the SA army I had the...

While still serving in the SA army I had the opportunity to do some research on WW2 units at the SA Army Archives occasionally. All the documents there were in English. For interest, I have attached...
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 29-09-22, 08:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,780
Posted By Madziro
I believe that your wire embroidered RhAF...

I believe that your wire embroidered RhAF officers cap badge was worn 1947 - 1956. I have not seen any photo evidence of this badge being worn though. (I have been collecting Rhodesian insignia since...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 29-09-22, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 785
Posted By Madziro
For comparison.

For comparison.
Forum: Army 21-09-22, 05:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,155
Posted By Madziro
In answer to your questions. I have been...

In answer to your questions. I have been collecting Rhodesian insignia since 1967. In all that time I have had two such badges in my possession, and still have one of them. I also have a photo of...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-09-22, 04:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 966
Posted By Madziro
Number 4 is South African - Regt Louw Wepener...

Number 4 is South African - Regt Louw Wepener (WW2 era). No 6 is possibly South African - Maritz Brothers College (cadets). No 8 is also South African. Not sure what organisation (possibly...
Forum: General Topics 02-09-22, 03:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By Madziro
This badge was worn by the South African Railways...

This badge was worn by the South African Railways (SAR). In Afrikaans - Suid Afrika Spoorwee (SAS). It was worn on a peaked cap by civilian Guards, Conductors and others who wore a uniform during...
Forum: General Topics 23-08-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 637
Posted By Madziro
This info is from Neil Orpen's book on the SAEC. ...

This info is from Neil Orpen's book on the SAEC. Hope it is of use.
Forum: Military Book and Media Reviews 07-08-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,319
Posted By Madziro
I bought a copy of this book, thinking that it...

I bought a copy of this book, thinking that it was a big upgrade on the last edition, to find that most of it was exactly the same, but with a few added pages. As with all such books, the author...
Forum: Army 03-08-22, 08:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,051
Posted By Madziro
Rank badges

These cards may be of use. I collect rank insignia and create the cards as a reference for what is in the collection. Any corrections are most welcome. (Its the only way to learn!!)
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 21-07-22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 561
Posted By Madziro
Highland Light Infantry badge for comparison.

Highland Light Infantry badge for comparison.
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