Union of South Africa (1910-61): Cape Town Highlanders. Two different patterns of white-metal regimental shoulder title badges. Circa 1913-1945

Both white-metal metal badges complete with their copper reverse loop fittings as issued

The insignia with numeral '6' was worn circa 1913-1932 and denotes when the regiment was embodied in the Union Defence Force (UDF) Citizen Force in 1913, the title was changed to 6th Infantry (Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's Own Cape Town Highlanders)

The CTH title is of the pattern worn circa 1932-1945

Provenance: Item of insignia as-worn by No. 401 Sergeant John Thomas Furness Cape Town Highlanders, who served in the regiment 1921-41 (Africa Service Medal &Efficiency Medal with bar). See attached an image of Sergeant Furness (in middle sitting) wearing regimental cap badge, collar badges & shoulder titles. Note: This image is not included in the sale, and is only here illustrated as a prop for provenance & illustrative purposes  

Cape Town Highlanders: The regiment was established as the Cape Town Highlanders, The Duke of Connaught and Strathearn’s Own on April 24, 1885 and wears the Gordon tartan as a reflection of its historical regimental affiliation with the Gordon Highlanders of the British Army  

Condition: GVF

Code: 26039