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Old 28-05-19, 12:46 PM
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Default SA Red Cross V.A.D. Help

Hello, Does anyone have an idea of the period this shoulder badge date to? Sorry about the image quality I haven't actually received the badge yet and am using sellers image. I will post better images, front and rear, when it arrives.

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Old 28-05-19, 12:48 PM
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I'd also like comments about it's authenticity or not.
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Hi,
Authentic and used by VAD nurses in South Africa from early 1940's through to 1980's. Depending on the rear may assist in narrowing down those dates.

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Thanks Steve. I will post further pics when i get the shoulder badge.
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Shoulder badge received. Here are the new photos.
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Old 30-05-19, 03:25 PM
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Hi,
I would say it is an early one. 1940's through 1950's

These would have been worn on a red shoulder board with section numbers in between the top and lower arcs of the title.

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Thank you steven. Much appreciated.

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