Kimberley Reg officers badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Alex Rice · #1 07-09-12, 02:58 PM

Hi All
Today's aquisition,a nice 2-piece KR officers badge, which is a variation I haven't seen before, I thought these were all 1-piece badges. I have attached a photo of it alongside the one piece badge as well.
Cheers,
Alex

Traist · #2 09-09-12, 11:25 AM

Hi Alex, I have 2 of these, neither are 1 piece. The one looks much older than the other. I think that they were used for a long period with more than 1 manufacture run. A nice piece to get as I don't think that they are common. Regards Andrew

sabrigade · #3 09-09-12, 12:13 PM

Given the strong Scottish influence in the regiment, could this not be a sporran or bandsman badge as worn in the pipe band, etc?

Alex Rice · #4 09-09-12, 12:31 PM

Hi Will
No, from what I understand, the bandsmen wore a standard pattern badge which was chromed up until the late '60's, early '70's and then just the regular badge. These were reserved for officers.
Cheers,
Alex

Madziro · #5 09-09-12, 02:46 PM

Herewith the same badge as worn on a beret. The ex owner joined the SA Navy and was a colleague.
Dudley

Alex Rice · #6 09-09-12, 07:00 PM

Hi All
Another question on the KR officer badges. The 2-piece badge has a brooch pin which looks original to me, but the 1-piece has lugs. Can anyone tell me if the brooch pin was standard on these badges?
Thanks in advance. Cheers,
Alex

Traist · #7 10-09-12, 06:25 PM

Hi Alex, mine both have lugs. The older one has shorter lugs, and the newer one has longer lugs. Regards Andrew