South African Army Cap badges

[sailorbear]

Hi all, can anyone suggest if there are any resources, posters/lists/images of all the South African Army cap badges worn for the period 1960 to 1990?

Additionally can anyone provide a list/images of cap badges worn by South African Infantry regiments during WW2?

Cheers

Tony

[Chris Fitter]

Tony,
There are two main reference books currently available, which are:
1) The Military badges and insignia of Southern Africa by Colin R Owen (deals mainly with the older badges as well as some of the more recent to 1990).

2) Border War Badges - A Guide to South Africa Military & Police Badges 1964-1994 by Andrew Ross Dinnes (this is more comprehensive and has colour photos of the period you are interested in).

Both of these seem to be frequently posted For Sale on a number of platforms on the internet, so you shouldn't have any difficulty sourcing them.

Andrew is a frequent contributor to this site and I'm sure he can assist you in sourcing a copy of his book?

Enjoy,

Christopher

[sailorbear]

Originally Posted by Chris Fitter

Tony,
There are two main reference books currently available, which are:
1) The Military badges and insignia of Southern Africa by Colin R Owen (deals mainly with the older badges as well as some of the more recent to 1990).

2) Border War Badges - A Guide to South Africa Military & Police Badges 1964-1994 by Andrew Ross Dinnes (this is more comprehensive and has colour photos of the period you are interested in).

Both of these seem to be frequently posted For Sale on a number of platforms on the internet, so you shouldn't have any difficulty sourcing them.

Andrew is a frequent contributor to this site and I'm sure he can assist you in sourcing a copy of his book?

Enjoy,

Christopher

That's fantastic, many thanks, very much appreciated!

Best regards

Tony

[Madziro]

Alternatively you can go to the link on this forum in albums. Some time back I posted a series of cards on SA badges that may be of use. https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...p?albumid=2704

[sailorbear]

Originally Posted by Madziro

Alternatively you can go to the link on this forum in albums. Some time back I posted a series of cards on SA badges that may be of use. https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...p?albumid=2704

Cheers, I'll have a look, many thanks!

Tony