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Forum: Army 25-02-23, 03:17 AM
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Posted By milhistry
I have one of those too but cast. Slightly larger...

I have one of those too but cast. Slightly larger than SADF era WO badge. Have not seen a photo of it being worn yet... IIRC Curzon implied it was replaced by the version where the arms is inside...
Forum: Army 10-11-22, 05:38 AM
Replies: 12
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Posted By milhistry
Yes, indeed! Just like any old RAF officers' F/S...

Yes, indeed! Just like any old RAF officers' F/S cap eagle becomes a Pathfinder badge when it is for sale, every pre 1953 CSM badge may become "rare WW1 Commando badge"!
Forum: Army 10-11-22, 04:33 AM
Replies: 12
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Posted By milhistry
JA de Necker DSO

JA de Necker DSO
Forum: Army 10-11-22, 04:01 AM
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Posted By milhistry
C D Naude', Commandant of Lindley Commando in WW1

C D Naude', Commandant of Lindley Commando in WW1
Forum: Photographs of South African Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 15-10-22, 05:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,632
Posted By milhistry
As for 3 and 4 buckle leggings, canvas some wore...

As for 3 and 4 buckle leggings, canvas some wore them in East Africa but seems like 2 buckles were standard in North Africa. 3 and 4 buckled varieties were still worn in the Union for training for...
Forum: Photographs of South African Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 15-10-22, 05:48 AM
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Views: 1,632
Posted By milhistry
2nd fltr is Brigadier B F Armstrong OC 5 SA Bde.

2nd fltr is Brigadier B F Armstrong OC 5 SA Bde.
Forum: Photographs of South African Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 15-10-22, 05:46 AM
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Posted By milhistry
Another

Another
Forum: Photographs of South African Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 15-10-22, 05:41 AM
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Posted By milhistry
These are from the 1950s.

These are from the 1950s.
Forum: Army 15-10-22, 05:33 AM
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Posted By milhistry
I have seen photos of commando officers wearing...

I have seen photos of commando officers wearing what looks to be a large tudor crown on the cap. To me it looked like a warrant officers arm badge for a company Sergeant Major rather than a staff...
Forum: General Topics 15-10-22, 05:29 AM
Replies: 1
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Posted By milhistry
WO II was either crown only for company, squadron...

WO II was either crown only for company, squadron or battery Sergeant Major. All other WO II crown surrounded by wreath.
Forum: General Topics 15-10-22, 05:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 585
Posted By milhistry
He came from a civil service rather than military...

He came from a civil service rather than military background so unlike his predecessors seldom seems to have worn uniform. There is a video on you tube of him opening parliament in 1937. Bit fuzzy...
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 25-09-22, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 524
Posted By milhistry
Royal Signals Coloured FS cap

I recently acquired this Royal Signals FS cap at a market. Not my usual field of collecting but it looked nice and the price seemed right too :) I assume it to be from the last few decades as it...
Forum: New Zealand Badges 25-09-22, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7
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Posted By milhistry
Very interesting! I have previously written to...

Very interesting! I have previously written to the museum at Waioru asking for information about NMR vs GVP vs HG and didn't get a particularly useful reply. I suspect they didn't know the difference...
Forum: Army 20-09-21, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,098
Posted By milhistry
From Commando mag

From Commando mag
Forum: Army 20-09-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Posted By milhistry
Yes, now that you mentioned it I remember seeing...

Yes, now that you mentioned it I remember seeing a photo of NMR wearing similar ones on their shirts
Forum: Army 20-09-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,221
Posted By milhistry
They were both red and black which made me wonder...

They were both red and black which made me wonder if it may just have discoulered to orange and brown over time
Forum: General Topics 19-09-21, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 838
Posted By milhistry
Yes, the Caps, Field Service, Coloured were same...

Yes, the Caps, Field Service, Coloured were same colours as Royal Artillery.
Forum: Army 19-09-21, 08:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,221
Posted By milhistry
Could it maybe be a Kafferarian Rifles or First...

Could it maybe be a Kafferarian Rifles or First City flash that has faded in the sun?
Forum: Army 19-09-21, 07:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,195
Posted By milhistry
Late WW2 the composite FC/CTH wore only a gold...

Late WW2 the composite FC/CTH wore only a gold over green hackle on their khaki balmoral bonnets (cheaper still!).
Forum: Army 19-09-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Posted By milhistry
Very nice! When were the large ILH shoulder...

Very nice! When were the large ILH shoulder titles (top right) worn?
Forum: Army 19-09-21, 07:43 AM
Replies: 13
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Posted By milhistry
That pip was the first pattern castle introduced...

That pip was the first pattern castle introduced in the late 1950s worn by generals from c. 1956 IIRC when they decided to make Commandant General a rank rather than an appointment. The more familiar...
Forum: Photographs of South African Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 19-09-21, 07:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By milhistry
Yes and no. Broadly similar but the cuff designs...

Yes and no. Broadly similar but the cuff designs were different. TSs had distinctive 3 pronged cuff. CTH cuff was same as the Gordon Highlanders
Forum: Photographs of South African Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 10-03-21, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,339
Posted By milhistry
Badge and flash

Badge and flash
Forum: Photographs of South African Servicemen and Women Wearing Insignia 10-03-21, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,339
Posted By milhistry
Blackened ones worn by all ranks on active...

Blackened ones worn by all ranks on active service.
Forum: Air Force 18-02-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,117
Posted By milhistry
The bullion ones would be intended for Blue...

The bullion ones would be intended for Blue Undress or Full Dress (pre WW2). Inversion likely a tailors mistake.
The other SAAF wings look fine. The RRAF letters one is IMO a fantasy item as I've...
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