Mazeas corrections....
Bill:
Although I can`t comment on your royal cyphers question, or what the RCD wore as a hat badge in SA, I can add that Bill Elms` description of the large size Springbok collar badges as being "1901-1904 collars". This contradicts Mazeas pre 1914 book description, which lists these large size collars and a helmet plate as being approved under GO 1895. I tend to believe Bill Elms` description, as it makes no sense that the RCD would have approved or used a Springbok symbol before the Boer War.
Cheers,
John S.
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