I have had the one top left since the 1970s, when I got it for 20p as "unknown".
It is from one of the Boer Republics from the time of the Second Boer War. IIRC it was worn by Transvaal Artillery.
Although the Boer Commandos wore mostly civilian clothes their artillery wore uniform. I think that in "With the Flag to Pretoria" there is a photo of the badge I have being worn on a slouch hat by Boer troops.
My eyes are not up to reading the motto on your badge, but mine has the South African "Union is Strength" motto, but in Dutch.
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Last edited by BWEF; 02-04-08 at 05:04 PM.
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