Good morning,
Some time ago I tried to find out the significance of the red tab worn on epaulettes and I came across the following information about red tabs:
The "red cloth" indicated that the bearer had signed an oath or commitment to serve anywhere in Africa and had therefore volunteered his/her services for the various campaigns in which the South Africans took part during WW2.
Sorry, but I cannot recall now where the above information came from! But I hope that it helps.
Regards
Arthur
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