Yes, I have two examples of cut off shoulder straps that were used as flashes in the Boer War or immediate post war. Many regiments apparently had quite a store of old frocks and tunics to use for the purpose. They are definitely from shoulder straps. That said, I am sure some flashes were specially made up, as there must have been a limit to this.
CB
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