2/2ND BN KAR, 22ND 62nd Nyasalaland Rifles ( 11th East African Div?

[JerryBB]

A recent pick up, what appears to be a 1947 dated 1944 pattern tan bush hat with a black square on one side and a black rhino on a red circular patch with no black outline on the other side.

I assumed the black square is for 1st KAR and the black on red rhino is for 11th East African Division.

Does this make sense datewise with the two units being together in 1947?

I know the 11th EAD was formed in 1943 and was wound down in 1945 but perhaps continued into 1947? I am not sure if the 2/2 22nd (62nd KAR) was ever part of the division, wartime or if ever. I found on the IWM sit e list of a black square for the 2/2 22nd 62nd Nyasaland rifles which just confused me though I know the 22nd Bn was part of the Div in the 26th Brigade.

Is this an incorrectly put together item made of original parts (or so they seem, though the red patch with rhinoe should have a black border) or do I need to find some better research sources?

Thanks to any who can help, as this is a new area of collecting for me, though as many will know I do collect headgear and formation signs.

Thanks and regards,

Jerry