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Old 22-02-21, 12:50 PM
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Is the badge correct pattern for WW1?
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Old 22-02-21, 02:07 PM
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Hi, it is correct for WW1. Regards Andrew
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Old 22-02-21, 04:44 PM
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Nice badge! Love badges that come with original backing!!!

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I agree. Was this badge worn by 4th S.A. Scotttish in both gilding metal and white metal?
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Hi John, as far as I know the white metal badge was only worn by cadets in SA. The universal badge was worn in different sizes and in blackened, bronze and gilding metal. I have seen photos of the same unit with a variety of these. Obviously depending on availability on intake of new recruits or replacement badges. There were also privately made badges made by jewelers during this time. Regards Andrew
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Hi John, as far as I know the white metal badge was only worn by cadets in SA. The universal badge was worn in different sizes and in blackened, bronze and gilding metal. I have seen photos of the same unit with a variety of these. Obviously depending on availability on intake of new recruits or replacement badges. There were also privately made badges made by jewelers during this time. Regards Andrew
Hi Andrew,
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Rank and file wore gilding metal, officers wore silver, on occasion, in both sizes, but, they also had a very fine die cast copper large version which had a rich mercurial fire gilt finish.



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