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Old 20-11-11, 01:32 PM
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Hi All

Here is my selection of Royal Durban Rifles/DLI/RDLI/DLI cap, beret and helmet insignia 1873 to 2011.

Please feel free to add any variations you may have. It would make a sort of "definitive thread" on these badges.

We can add more regiments as time goes by. It would appear as per most countries that SA collectors mainly collect "in their zone". It would be great if BBF members from the various provinces of SA could cover their local units with a similar thread like this one, with assistance from other collectors including members from overseas.

Comments are most welcome

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File Type: jpg 1 DLI 1873 to 2011 Cap and Beret badges.jpg (34.4 KB, 29 views)
File Type: jpg 4 DLI RDR OWEN 401 brass ORs.jpg (88.3 KB, 15 views)
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File Type: jpg 6 DLI OWEN 416 white metal.jpg (79.3 KB, 15 views)
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File Type: jpg 8 DLI OWEN 418 white metal.jpg (31.2 KB, 17 views)
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File Type: jpg 10 DLI OWEN 422 Variation white metal maybe silver.jpg (34.7 KB, 17 views)
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File Type: jpg 12 DLI OWEN 422 Variation bronze economy WW2.jpg (36.6 KB, 16 views)
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File Type: jpg 14 DLI OWEN 422 Variation white metal almost chrone finish Gaunt London.jpg (42.3 KB, 19 views)
File Type: jpg 15 DLI OWEN 422 Variation white metal almost chrome finish Gaunt London.jpg (31.0 KB, 25 views)
File Type: jpg 16 DLI Gaunt naming.jpg (55.1 KB, 19 views)

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Old 20-11-11, 01:47 PM
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Page 2 this is a continuation of the previous thread, as the allowed attachment allocation of 15 was exceeded.

The Pith Helmet colour flash was apparently worn from 1923 into the 1950's. I am not sure if the way it is displayed here is correct as I have not seen a colour picture to confirm how it was worn. Please can someone assist with this.

The yellow has faded badly in my example, however the view of the rear gives a better idea of the correct colour.

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Old 20-11-11, 01:57 PM
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Hi Brian,

very nice, I particularly like the RDR.

But aren't you missing the post '64 variant with the crown moved down onto the shield? Actually you do show it in the group photo, also with the chrome variant.

(edit) oops, just a little too quick, you were still posting page 2!!!

Interesting that the QVC variant has NS lugs.

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Old 20-11-11, 02:02 PM
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Iain

You possibly caught me between downloads

I was called away for a few minutes.

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Old 20-11-11, 05:57 PM
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Hi Brian, very very nice. Do you have any confirmation that the Victorian crown badge was worn by the DLI? I will have a look in the week and maybe post some of my DLI pouch badges. The cap badges seem to be well covered by you. Regards Andrew
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Old 20-11-11, 06:02 PM
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Hi Brian
Nice selection, thanks for posting them. It's interesting to see the DLI badge with the small JRGaunt London mark without the fullstop between the words. It seems to have been a fairly unusual mark so must be quite unique on an SA badge.
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Old 21-11-11, 07:35 AM
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Andrew

Unfortunately I am going by OWENS regards the QV badge but I am sure it is right, will try and get around to visiting their museum sometime, have not been there for about 30 odd years.

Alex, this is the one and only JRGAUNT DLI badge I have ever seen, suspect it is 1930's but cannot confirm. Maybe a small batch were made, I wonder if Gaunt keep records?

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Old 21-11-11, 08:31 AM
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Hi Brian, I have been trying to visit the DLI museum for the last few years. I phone when I am in Durban and have had 30 different excuses, in cluding "the guy with the keys is in hospital". If you succeed, please let me know and I will try again. Regards Andrew
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Old 21-11-11, 02:47 PM
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Andrew

A friend of ours brother in law is a WO with the unit, I will try and use his influence, if needs be. I do know it is not very large and suspect why they keep it shut is that it might not be too tidy?

The Sgts and Wo's mess is also quite nice with a few items on display, been there a number of times. normally ended up feeling rather ill the next day

I will keep you updated.

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Excellent collection Brian, I still have a long way to go
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A friend of ours brother in law is a WO with the unit, I will try and use his influence, if needs be. I do know it is not very large and suspect why they keep it shut is that it might not be too tidy?

The Sgts and Wo's mess is also quite nice with a few items on display, been there a number of times. normally ended up feeling rather ill the next day

I will keep you updated.

Brian
Thanks Brian
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Old 21-11-11, 05:42 PM
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Hi, A few more DLI badges. Regards Andrew
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Old 21-11-11, 07:54 PM
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Andrew

Some very nice older badges there, I once owned one like the version in your 4th Picture, wish I had kept it. However at the time I could not refuse the offer that was made.

Keep them coming, I will post a few collars, shoulder titles and other DLI stuff soon.

I had a chat with Mike R this afternoon and sugested this month is DLI month and next month we can possibly do a Natal Carbineer "run", suspect this will go down well, any comments are most welcome.

Brian

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Andrew

Some very nice older badges there, I once owned one like the version in your 4th Picture, wish I had kept it. However at the time I could not refuse the offer that was made.

Keep them coming, I will post a few collars, shoulder titles and other DLI stuff soon.

I had a chat with Mike R this afternoon and sugested this month is DLI month and next month we can possibly do a Natal Carbineer "run", suspect this will go down well, any comments are most welcome.

Brian
Hi Brian, I like the idea. I think that it would be good to liven up the SA section here. Regards Andrew
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Hi Brian, very very nice. Do you have any confirmation that the Victorian crown badge was worn by the DLI? I will have a look in the week and maybe post some of my DLI pouch badges. The cap badges seem to be well covered by you. Regards Andrew
Hi Andrew,

what makes you suspect that the QVC wasnt worn by the DLI? If not is it Durham?

You've some very nice older badges there, I've got lots of catching up to do but there's maybe still time.....

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