SA Badge Cards

[Madziro]

For info I have begun to upload an album of badge cards based on the collection. Any corrections are most welcome. Link is at http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...p?albumid=2704

[Milmed]

Hi,
Great cards. I will be happy to help with any corrections.

Steven

[Wooffy]

Not my area of interest at all, but felt I had to add a comment to congratulate you on an exceedingly well done job - excellent work with those cards there Madziro.

[Chipper]

I also don't collect SA items, but these cards could turn me! Outstanding work.

Regards, Tim

[Milmed]

Madzero,
Some information on the Cape Corps and other Coloured/Indian units. I will detail insignia worn asap.

Steven

Coloured and Indian Service WWI (Imperial Service)
Indian Bearer Corps 1915 - 1918 (German East Africa)
1st Battalion Cape Corps 1915 - 1919 (service in East Africa and Palestine)
2nd Battalion Cape Corps 1916 - 1918 (service in Northern Rhodesia and Portuguese East Africa[Mozambique])
Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport Corps 1916 - 1919 (service in UK and France - also known as SAHTC)
Cape Coloured Labour Regiment 1916 - 1919 (service in UK and France)

Coloured and Indian Service WWII
Cape Corps May 1940 - 1945(Served in all campaigns as auxiliary services. Also seconded to Artillery, Air Force, Engineers, Medical corps and SA Navy Forces)
Indian Service corps June 1940 - October 1940 (Used as Motor Transport in East Africa)
Indian and Malay Corps October 1940 - October 1942 (Used as Motor Transport in East Africa, merged into Cape Corps)
Indian and Malay Corps(Eng) February 1941 - May 1942 (Trained and assisted SAEC)
Indian Battalion October 1942 - 1945
Junior Cape Corps 1943 - c.1950

Coloured and Indian Service Post WWII
Cape Corps (PF) 1947 - 1948
Coloured Corps Auxiliary Service 1950 - 1970's (used as Pioneers)

South African Coloured Corps Training Centre September 1963 - August 1972 (based in Eerste Rivier, Western Cape)
South African Cape Corps Service Battalion September 1972 - December 1979 (reformed into 3 separate units)

Coloured Cadet Training Centre 1967 - December 1979
(Based in Faure, Western Cape. A government run training centre run on quasi-military structure to train unemployed coloured males between ages of 18 and 24 for employment in private sector, police, prison service and as a feeder to Cape Corps Service Battalion)

Cape Corps School January 1980 - renamed 2 SA Cape Corps Battalion January 1986 - Disbanded March 1992 (based in Eerste Rivier, Western Cape)
1 SA Cape Corps Battalion January 1980 - renamed 1 SA Cape Corps Training Unit June 1985 - Disbanded March 1992 (Moved to Faure[old Cadet Training Centre base], Western Cape)
SA Cape Corps Maintenance Unit January 1980 - disbanded 1991 (based in Eerste Rivier, Western Cape)

3 SA Cape Corps Battalion c.1988 - 1991/92 (Based in Kimberly, Northern Cape. Has an association with the 'Special Training Unit' of Kimberley)

Cape Regiment(Citizen Force Unit) January 1986 - Disbanded March 1992

9 South African Infantry Battalion April 1992 (based in Eerste Rivier, Western Cape)

The old Faure base is currently used as a training facility for the SA Police Service

[milhistry]

Originally Posted by Madziro

For info I have begun to upload an album of badge cards based on the collection. Any corrections are most welcome. Link is at http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...p?albumid=2704

Really like these. Some badges I haven't seen before. There are also one or two minor corrections that spring to mind that I will send through. I like that you have put 1960s-70s rather than specific dates where these are not neccessarily known. I have often seen people get very rigid on dates without taking into account that "approval date" and"issue date" can often be years apart (in either direction).

[Traist]

Hi Steven,

When I was in Kimberley in 1988, the Coloured camp was operational and was over the road from our camp. I can't remember what the unit designation was, but it was there in 1988.

Regards

Andrew

Originally Posted by Milmed

Madzero,
Some information on the Cape Corps and other Coloured/Indian units. I will detail insignia worn asap.

Steven

Coloured and Indian Service WWI (Imperial Service)
Indian Bearer Corps 1915 - 1918 (German East Africa)
1st Battalion Cape Corps 1915 - 1919 (service in East Africa and Palestine)
2nd Battalion Cape Corps 1916 - 1918 (service in Northern Rhodesia and Portuguese East Africa[Mozambique])
Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport Corps 1916 - 1919 (service in UK and France - also known as SAHTC)
Cape Coloured Labour Regiment 1916 - 1919 (service in UK and France)

Coloured and Indian Service WWII
Cape Corps May 1940 - 1945(Served in all campaigns as auxiliary services. Also seconded to Artillery, Air Force, Engineers, Medical corps and SA Navy Forces)
Indian Service corps June 1940 - October 1940 (Used as Motor Transport in East Africa)
Indian and Malay Corps October 1940 - October 1942 (Used as Motor Transport in East Africa, merged into Cape Corps)
Indian and Malay Corps(Eng) February 1941 - May 1942 (Trained and assisted SAEC)
Indian Battalion October 1942 - 1945
Junior Cape Corps 1943 - c.1950

Coloured and Indian Service Post WWII
Cape Corps (PF) 1947 - 1948
Coloured Corps Auxiliary Service 1950 - 1970's (used as Pioneers)

South African Coloured Corps Training Centre September 1963 - August 1972 (based in Eerste Rivier, Western Cape)
South African Cape Corps Service Battalion September 1972 - December 1979 (reformed into 3 separate units)

Coloured Cadet Training Centre 1967 - December 1979
(Based in Faure, Western Cape. A government run training centre run on quasi-military structure to train unemployed coloured males between ages of 18 and 24 for employment in private sector, police, prison service and as a feeder to Cape Corps Service Battalion)

Cape Corps School January 1980 - renamed 2 SA Cape Corps Battalion January 1986 - Disbanded March 1992 (based in Eerste Rivier, Western Cape)
1 SA Cape Corps Battalion January 1980 - renamed 1 SA Cape Corps Training Unit June 1985 - Disbanded March 1992 (Moved to Faure[old Cadet Training Centre base], Western Cape)
SA Cape Corps Maintenance Unit January 1980 - disbanded 1991 (based in Eerste Rivier, Western Cape)

3 SA Cape Corps Battalion 1989 - 1991/92 (Based in Kimberly, Northern Cape. Has an association with the 'Special Training Unit' of Kimberley)

Cape Regiment(Citizen Force Unit) January 1986 - Disbanded March 1992

9 South African Infantry Battalion April 1992 (based in Eerste Rivier, Western Cape)

The old Faure base is currently used as a training facility for the SA Police Service

[Milmed]

Thanks Andrew,
Thats good to know and I will adjust my dates. Can you recall what badges they where wearing? There is virtually no information on this unit. I will be scanning pictures of what the other units wore with rough timelines.

Steven

[Traist]

It's a pleasure. We had no real interaction with them, so can't tell you what badges they wore. Regards Andrew

[Madziro]

Many thanks for the positive feedback and extra info Gents. I have posted some more cards for those who may be interested. There are some more to come!

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by Madziro

Many thanks for the positive feedback and extra info Gents. I have posted some more cards for those who may be interested. There are some more to come!

Outstanding! On the SAA card, do you know the vintage of the red/blue Battery flashes. I'm interested because some similar designs were used as regimental vehicle signs by the RNZA in World War 2. Mike
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[Madziro]

I have posted another 15 odd badge cards and hope that they are of use. Mike, the SAA flash was introduced just prior to WW 1 as a helmet flash and was worn up to approx. 1942 when the SA army tended to stop the wearing of flashes on the polo style helmet.

[Milmed]

Hi Dudley,
Here is some more info on the Cape Corps insignia. I hope it is OK that I post it on this post. I can also add the info to your album.

Insignia of the Cape Corps Units

SA Cape Corps School (1980 - 1986)

Beret Badges:
1. Beret badge worn as for Cape Corps Service battalion badge in Gilt/Chrome
2. Worn with a (blue/white/dark brown) balkie on a khaki beret

Collar badges:
1. As for beret but half size and facing.

Unit Flashes:
1. Plastic coated metal flashes worn as facing pair on stepout uniform as for Cape Corps Service battalion.
2. 'Tupperware' Unit flash with SA Army formation bar worn as facing pairs on both arms.


Cape Corps Maintenance Unit (1980 - 1992)

Beret Badges:
1. Initial beret badge worn when unit formed in 1980. Same as original Cape Corps Service battalion badge in Gilt/Chrome
2. Ordnance Service Corps beret badge worn since c.1981
3. Cape Corps Maintenance Unit pattern designed 1986 and approved August 1990. Chrome plated, with blue plastic insert and worn with a red plastic backing.
5. All these were worn with an Ordnance Service Corps balkie of (blue/white/red) on a blue ordnance beret

Unit Flashes:
1. Plastic coated metal flashes worn as facing pair on stepout uniform. Adopted 1980
2. 'Tupperware' Unit flash with Western Cape formation bar worn on left arm.

Stable Belt:
1. 1st pattern plain chrome buckle. Worn with Ordnance Service Corps belting of blue/white/red.
2. 2nd pattern with CC Maintenance unit badge on chrome buckle. Worn with Ordnance Service Corps belting of (blue/white/red).


1 SACC Battalion (1980 - 1992)

Beret Badges:
1. Initial beret badge worn when unit formed in 1980. Same as original Cape Corps Service battalion badge in Gilt/Chrome
2. 2nd pattern Beret badge worn since c.1981 'unofficially'. Sand cast and chromed 32mm in diameter based on the WWI Cape Corps badge with the name changed to "KAAPSE KORPS". Same badge worn on 1st pattern belt buckle. Beret badge with clutch pins and belt buckle with rivets.
3. 3rd and 4th pattern approved November 1987. Die stamped 33mm. Initial batch chrome plated, thereafter gunmetal with black wash antique affect. Attached via E-W bolts. These were worn with a red plastic backing.
4. 5th pattern as for 3rd/4th pattern but 40mm in diameter. These were the 2nd pattern belt buckle badges with N-S bolts and issued to all staff in the last few years of the unit. These were made in Brass and plated with a gunmetal antique look. Some troops used to polish these badges back to the brass giving the impression that there were two patterns (i.e. Brass and Gunmetal)
5. All these were worn with a SA Infantry balkie of (green/yellow/black) on a green infantry beret

Note: Instructors wore standard chrome SA Infantry Bokkie beret badges till c.1987 and then they too adpoted the 1 SACC official badge

Unit Flashes:
1. Plastic coated metal flashes worn as facing pair on stepout uniform. Adopted 1980
2. 'Tupperware' Unit flash with Western Cape formation bar worn on left arm. Infantry company flash worn on right arm. Adopted mid 1980's

Affiliation fob:
1. Plastic coated metal unit half size unit flash worn on leather fob.

Stable Belt:
1. 1st pattern with cast chromed 1 SACC unit badge riveted to chrome buckle with black enamel inlay. Worn with SA Infantry belting of (green/yellow/black). Adopted c.1981
2. 2nd pattern with 1 SACC unit badge cast as one with buckle and chromed. Worn with SA Infantry belting of (green/yellow/black).
3. 3rd pattern with official 1 SACC 40mm badge with red backing worn on bronzed buckle. Worn with SA Infantry belting of (green/yellow/black). Adopted c.1986/7


2 SACC Battalion (1986 - 1992)

Beret Badges:
1. Cape Lion in Chrome with brass crown approved April 1987
2. Later pattern with scroll finished in brass was adopted later and worn to disbandment of unit in March 1992
3. All these were worn with a SA Infantry balkie of (green/yellow/black) on a green infantry beret

Unit Flashes:
1. Plastic coated metal flashes worn on stepout uniform.
2. 'Tupperware' Unit flash with Western Cape formation bar worn on left arm. Infantry company flash worn on right arm.

Affiliation fob:
1. Plastic coated metal unit half size unit flash worn on leather fob.

Stable Belt:
1. Chromed 2 SACC unit badge worn on round bronzed buckle. Worn with SA Infantry belting of (green/yellow/black).


Cape Regiment (1986 - 1992)

Beret Badges:
1. Cape Zebra head in Antique Gunmetal with brass crown and scroll.
2. Worn with a SA Infantry balkie of (green/yellow/black) on a green infantry beret

Unit Flashes:
1. Plastic coated metal flashes worn on stepout uniform.
2. 'Tupperware' Unit flash with SA Army formation bar worn on left arm. Infantry company flash worn on right arm.

Stable Belt:
1. Cape Regiment unit badge worn on round bronzed buckle. Worn with SA Infantry belting of (green/yellow/black).


9 South African Infantry (1992 - 2006)

Beret Badges:
1. Ebenhaeser (Thus far the Lord has led us) in Antique Gunmetal with brass standing lion.
2. Worn with a SA Infantry balkie of (green/black/green) on a green infantry beret

Unit Flashes:
1. Plastic coated metal flashes worn as facing pair on stepout uniform.
2. 'Tupperware' Unit flash with Western Cape formation bar worn as facing pairs.

Stable Belt:
1. 9 SAI Ebenhaeser unit badge worn on round bronzed buckle. Worn with SA Infantry belting of (green/black/green).

[Alex Rice]

Hi Steven
Lovely collection, thanks.
Cheers,
Alex

[Madziro]

Many thanks for the most useful info. May I use the SACC info on a card for them please? Perhaps we could turn this into a SA badge collectors communal reference project? I have some more cards to go on and I am building some new ones as time goes by. Will insert three more with grey blue border for early units shortly.