Republic of South Africa: Regiment Christiaan Beyers. Gilding metal beret badge

Reverse of badge complete with all original fittings (2 x screw posts with retention nuts) as issued

This pattern of badge was worn circa 1962-1976

Height: Approx 36mm

The regiment had its origins in 1939 when it was raised as as a second battalion of Regiment Botha that had been raised earlier in 1934

Styled as Second Botha Regiment or the Second Bothas, it underwent a number of name changes during the Second World War. In 1942 it was called Regiment Botha and in 1943 it was joined to Regiment President Steyn. During the war, the regiment was part of the 5th South African Brigade and took part in the East African campaign and then later in the western deserts of Egypt and Libya

Post-war the regiment underwent severl more name changes. 1946 it was called 59 Reserve Motor Service Company. In 1947 its name became 2 Regiment Botha. By 1951 it became Regiment Christiaan Beyers, and in 1964 re-named Regiment Limpopo.Finally in the Late 1960s it reverted to Regiment Christiaan Beyers again

During the South African Border War, 1966-1989, this citizen force regiment was regularly deployed for duties in the Republic as well as South West Africa

Condition: EF

Code: 21772