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Originally Posted by Arthur R
That's a very nice find, Andrew. Thanks for posting it.
Some additional info about this unit : it was formed on 1 April 1907, under command of Captain William Wright, and disbanded on 31 December 1909. Like other volunteer units which closed in 1908-09, it seems to have been a victim of the defence budget cuts imposed by the Merriman ministry in 1908.
Their dress regulations provided for the following insignia :
Cap badge : Cape Colony coat of arms
Smasher hat badge : 'St Blaize' (curved) over 'Rifles' (horizontal).
Collar badge : St Blaize lighthouse within a circle.
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Thanks Arthur, awesome information. I thought that the badge was a bit big to be a shoulder title. Do you maybe have any pictures? I am now intrigued by the collar badge. I wonder what size coat of arms for the cap badge? Have a great evening. Andrew