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Old 21-02-12, 03:12 AM
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The 3rd SAMR was formed from the Natal police.
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Major Gordon-Gray, an SAMR officer.
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The miniature order, decoration and medals awarded and attributed to Major Gordon-Gray.
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The Permanent Force Police, part of the 4th SAMR.
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Old 22-02-12, 09:59 AM
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Slouch hat worn by members of the 4th SAMR in German South West Africa where they remained after the campaign for policing duties.
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A rare SAMR officers peak cap with badge.
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Old 22-02-12, 11:09 AM
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Collar badges worn by SAMR officers.
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A group photograph of the officers of the 1st SAMR.

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Collar badges worn by SAMR officers.
William are you sure these were SAMR Officer Collar badges as these are generally regarded as Engineer Collar dogs, 10 flames (engineers) to 7 flames (artillery)?

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Old 25-02-12, 09:29 AM
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Hi Brian,

That is the reference in Curzon's book but I could be wrong.

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Old 25-02-12, 11:31 AM
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I will check Curzon's when I get home to-night.

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Hi William/Brian, I see the reference in Curson. It looks like a standard British collar badge. This may need further investigation. A project for you William? See if Curson got it right. Regards Andrew
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Officer's uniforms, badges and insignia remain a problem area to research and identify given their practice of using private military tailors and purchases.

I recently obtained a photo album of a member of the 4th SAMR who later joined the SAP and who was actively involved in the 1922 strike.

He was a machinegunner in the unit and they remained behind after the campaign for policing duties.

The variations of headdress and uniforms are amazing at times and as stated by Andrew, a great possible field for research.

I will keep working on this post and adding new aspects as they become available.
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Got the book in front of me, yes, standard 7 flame artillery collar badge with scroll illustrated on page 42 of the 1954 Curzon issue.

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Officer's uniforms, badges and insignia remain a problem area to research and identify given their practice of using private military tailors and purchases.

I recently obtained a photo album of a member of the 4th SAMR who later joined the SAP and who was actively involved in the 1922 strike.

He was a machinegunner in the unit and they remained behind after the campaign for policing duties.

The variations of headdress and uniforms are amazing at times and as stated by Andrew, a great possible field for research.

I will keep working on this post and adding new aspects as they become available.
I look forward to what you find William. Regards Andrew
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