2nd South Canterbury Regiment rear "clasp"?

[ubervamp]

Hi guys

I was hoping someone might be able to help me regarding this badge.;

I have seen them with just a brazehole to the rear, but also with a "clasp" protruding through this. Did they come in both versions, and if so, what was the point of the clasp, as brazing should hold?

Thanks in advance

Colin

[Tinto]

Hi Colin,
I have this badge with "clasp", with braze hole, and with no braze hole.
All are maker's variations.
Cheers, Tinto

[ubervamp]

Originally Posted by Tinto

Hi Colin,
I have this badge with "clasp", with braze hole, and with no braze hole.
All are maker's variations.
Cheers, Tinto

Thanks John

So, if I understand you correctly, you have this badge with a square braze hole, without the clasp? Is this, in your opinion, definitely a cap badge, or could it be a collar badge?
Also, you mentioned in an earlier thread a reference book of NZ badges?

Thanks

Colin

[woronora]

Hi Colin

Your badge is a cap badge. Collars are the same pattern but without the bottom scroll.

John

[Tinto]

Originally Posted by ubervamp

Thanks John

So, if I understand you correctly, you have this badge with a square braze hole, without the clasp? Is this, in your opinion, definitely a cap badge, or could it be a collar badge?
Also, you mentioned in an earlier thread a reference book of NZ badges?

Thanks

Colin

Hi Colin,
woronora (John) is correct, it's a hat badge you have.

A good reference for New Zealand Army badges is:

"Badges and Insignia of the New Zealand Army" by Geoffrey P. Oldham.

Cheers,
Tinto