Union of South Africa (1910-61): Cape Town Highlanders. Bi-metal Helmet and Balmoral Bonnet cap badge. Circa 1902-1932

Dimension is 75mm

The pressed-metal badge complete with both of its copper loop fittings on reverse as issued

The insignia mounted on a regimental pattern 'Gordon' tartan patch

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  

A very large & impressive item of regimental insignia

Condition: GVF

Code: 26043