Union of South Africa: Regiment Smuts. Gilding metal collar & or beret badge

Reverse of badge complete with all fittings (2 x loops) as issued

Regiment Smuts - a Citizen Force unit - was established on 1 July 1951, in memory of the famous former Field Marshal and Prime Minister, Jan Smuts. The regimental insignia incorporating the use of the Smuts family 'Coat of Arms' on their cap and collar badges. The regiment was restyled 'Regiment Noord Natal' in January 1960

A scarce item of insignia to a short lived regiment

Condition: GVF

Code: 21790