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Old 30-05-19, 03:39 PM
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Hi Gents,

I thought I would post my new Despatch Rider patch here as it has been suggested that there may be a South African connection.

A splendid gold bullion patch on black.

Not seen one like this before, so it's a long shot but no harm in trying.

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My guess is Deutsche Reichsbahn.
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Old 30-05-19, 04:54 PM
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Thanks for that.

It crossed my mind too but in looking at insignia from this unit (see attached) I thought maybe not. Also the use of DR on these German badges appears to normally be below the device.

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