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Army
17-07-23, 06:42 PM
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Border Mounted Rifles
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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.
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Air Force
16-07-23, 08:11 AM
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WW2 SAAF cap badge with a difference?
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662
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Madziro
A few variants for comparison.
A few variants for comparison.
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Army
16-07-23, 08:07 AM
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Border Mounted Rifles
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617
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Madziro
The badge with its slouch hat rosette fixing to...
The badge with its slouch hat rosette fixing to keep the brim upturned.
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New Zealand Badges
21-03-23, 01:02 PM
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NZ rank badges
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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.
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
14-12-22, 09:20 AM
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Red CPO badge
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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.
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General Topics
23-11-22, 04:50 AM
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What is this badge?
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Madziro
This may help. I have attached individual badges...
This may help. I have attached individual badges for better clarity.
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Army
10-11-22, 11:07 AM
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Commando insignia WWI GSWA
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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...
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Army
03-11-22, 01:13 PM
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SRRU Badges
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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...
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Army
26-10-22, 06:37 PM
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Unknown army patch 84
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Madziro
This may help a bit.
This may help a bit.
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Photographs of South African Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia
24-10-22, 06:55 PM
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Help needed with identifying officer
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Madziro
For interest - four buckle anklets in the...
For interest - four buckle anklets in the collection, dated 1943.
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Air Force
24-10-22, 06:47 PM
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SAAF Wing?
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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.
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Schools, OTC and Cadets
24-10-22, 09:32 AM
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Question - King's Royal Rifle Corps (Church Lads Cadet Brigade) KC
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Madziro
For interest. a CLB title.
For interest. a CLB title.
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Other Military Topics
11-10-22, 07:37 AM
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Major Gillman - Kings African Rifles
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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...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
05-10-22, 09:14 AM
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Rhodesian Officer Cap Badge
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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...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
30-09-22, 01:42 PM
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Rhodesian Officer Cap Badge
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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...
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General Topics
29-09-22, 08:32 AM
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Looking for information on WWII Afrikaans-speaking regiments
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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...
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Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
29-09-22, 08:18 AM
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Rhodesian Officer Cap Badge
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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...
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Formation Signs and Patches
29-09-22, 07:58 AM
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Catterick Garrison
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Posted By
Madziro
For comparison.
For comparison.
Forum:
Army
21-09-22, 05:57 AM
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5
WW2 Southern Rhodesia Commando Cobra Qualification Badge
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1,181
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...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
03-09-22, 04:41 AM
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unknown shoulder titles?
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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...
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General Topics
02-09-22, 03:37 AM
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South African Railways badge
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406
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...
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General Topics
23-08-22, 01:54 PM
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Looking for WWII SA Engineer Corps order of battle
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654
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.
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Military Book and Media Reviews
07-08-22, 10:33 AM
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"Hondo" Rhodesian insignia
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1,331
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...
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Army
03-08-22, 08:48 AM
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WW2 Rank Backing Colours
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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!!)
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
21-07-22, 09:58 AM
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unknown hat and badge
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564
Posted By
Madziro
Highland Light Infantry badge for comparison.
Highland Light Infantry badge for comparison.
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