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Old 11-08-13, 03:16 PM
Alex Rice Alex Rice is offline
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Originally Posted by Madziro View Post
The SA navy during WW2 was considered to be a part of the RNVR. SA sailors were awarded the RNVR Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Have attached a group to a SA sailor for interest. The SA navy "came into its own" only after the end of WW2.

Have attached some titles and cap badges as received from SA sailors.
Hi Dudley
The RNR cap badge was never worn by SA personnel, at least not officially. There was never a Royal Navy Reserve here, just the RNVR.
Cheers,
Alex
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