SAAF KC badges

[wasaraftype]

I have no expertise at all when it comes to these badges so can any members give me their thoughts on them.

The small facing eagles lugged pair are approximately 2cm wide and have Z.A.L.M opposed to all the other metal badges which have S.A.L.M. What there function would be I do not know. I am assuming the larger badges would be for a cap and the next smallest for the collar.

The top wing is padded, mint and has 3/6 pencilled on the rear.

Almost all of these came together in a lot with several SA Army circular voided Springbok? badges.

Regards,

Graham

[Milmed]

The 2 large SAAF badges are cap badges period 1926 - 1959

The darker toned and smaller badge in the middle is a collar badge - same period

The facing pair with ZAAF are mess dress collar badges 1922-1926 period

The wings are all pilot wings. Lower two are genuine. Top one I have my reservations about... so would need others opinions.

[Flyingspringbok]

The top wing is perfectly good - a well known mid to late WW2 British made pattern

[wasaraftype]

Hi all,

Thanks for the replies; much appreciated.

Relieved to read the top wing is okay, was hoping it was British made and not a copy.

Regarding the Z.A.L.M matching eagle badges. Now established they were for Mess Dress (circa 1922-26) but were would they worn?

Any Estimated values and rarity rating for the wing and Z.A.L.M eagles would be welcome.


Regards,

Graham