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Steven
Not sure if you have one of these rarities: Quote from page 178 from the Military Nursing in SA 1914-1994. "A navy-blue, double breasted tailored style gaberdine coat of the same length as the dress was worn with a self-coloured two inch wide belt. On each shoulder of the coat the words "South Africa" were woven in gold lettering onto a band that was stiched in place." I was very fortunate to pick up a pair of these with a WW1 BWM to a attractive SA nurse Alice Ross along with loads of documents and bit and pieces. Her named nursing badge is illustrated and can be seen on her cloak (circled in red). She led a sad life with a philandering husband with whom she had a baby girl whom died on the day of her birth. She kept diaries for the rest of her life which she kept updated daily into the 1950's and make sad reading. I passed on one of the pair to a fellow Forum member, I hope he still has it? Brian Brian Last edited by Brian Conyngham; 30-06-12 at 07:29 PM. |
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Hullo Stephen
Many thanks for the kind words. The cloth titles of the period that you speak of were supposed to be worn "bi-lingual" - one arm in English and one arm in Afrikaans. It was an effort to placate the speakers of both languages. It did not always work out though!! I did check the title again as per your suggestion and did not find any evidence of an extra 1 being removed. I have attached it here for interest. Regards Dudley |
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Here is the pic of the Transvaal medic badge as requested. Sadly I swopped it a while back. In hindsight !!!!
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Attached a few ABW OVS medic documents of my grandfather for interest. He was stationed at Smiths Crossing outside Ladysmith and later was on the Tugela line for the Colenso battles and Vaalkranz.
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Steven
Took this picture in Simonstown in March this year, the original was in a shop and mounted behind glass hence not too clear. There was no price as the owner was out I lost the chance to purchase it However the assistant let me photograph it, all it said was Wynberg Hospital staff. If you would like a better copy, just pm me your email address. Regards Brian Last edited by Brian Conyngham; 30-06-12 at 08:51 PM. |
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Hi Dudley,
Thanks for the enlarged pictures and pictures of your grandfathers documents. Pity the TMSC is no longer valuable. As far as the title goes, I was also under the impression that they came in english and Afrikaans versions to be worn on right and left shoulders. But I have two Medical Corps uniforms c.1960's, one of which came from the owner, and both jackets have unilingual titles (one to 4 FD AMB and other to 9 VD AMB)... no bilingual titles worn. Recently I got a copy of a document showing the SAMC units and it clearly shows certain units as English, others Afrikaans and remainder (mostly PF) as bilingual. So based on this info I came to the conclusion I did and therefore the question of the title you have. Steven |
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Hi Brian,
Thanks for posting the items you have. Pm sent. Steven |
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That is absolutely true.
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Very interesting thread, perhaps you could you show the reverse of your badges please?
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A superb lot to have been able to acquire, Brian, the tippet badge is particularly nice, I like it very much.
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I really would be very interested to see the reverse of your badges, if at all possible?
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Hi Frank,
Sorry for late reply. In the throws of house renovations, so items all packed away and not easily accessed. When I get there I will scan the reverse of badges to show. Steven |
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I have this example of the SAMNS badge, possibly silver but no sign of a hallmark. Regards, John |
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Wow, what a wealth of information on a subject very near and dear! I have learned so much, and am grateful for it. Seems I have some new items to add to my want list!!! Here is my small SA Nursing collection.
Terry Last edited by Home Guard; 28-09-21 at 03:54 AM. |
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Yes I would agree that this is unmarked silver and a cap badge worn from c.1940. Steven |
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