Union of South Africa: Witwatersrand Rifles. Bronzed copper badge

A strung bugle-horn with abbreviated unit letters 'W.R.'

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

The regiment had its origins in 1903, and was popularly referred to as 'Wits Rifles'. It first experienced campaign service, seeing action during the Bambata Zulu Rebellion of 1906, when it deployed a contingent

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 21794

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 Jan...  read more

Code: 21790

Union of South Africa: Regiment Piet Retief. Gilding metal collar badge

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

This pattern of badge was approved for wear from 1956-1964

This regiment was raised on 1 February 1940, as an infantry regiment, and was converted to Artillery in March 1940, when it was restyled as 5th Field Regiment, South African Artillery, and served in the Second World War. Post-war the reg...  read more

Code: 21789

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

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

Height: Approx 32mm

A short lived regimental pattern from 1956-1960

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 21788

Union of South Africa / Republic of South Africa: Regiment President Kruger. Gilding metal collar & or beret badge

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

Regiment President Kruger, was a post war regiment, raised in 1954 with its Headquarters located at Krugersdorp

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 21786

Union of South Africa / Republic of South Africa: 1st City Regiment. Bronze collar badge

Reverse of badge complete with all fittings (2 x pins and clutch back brass clips) as issued

Width: Approx 44mm

Worn from 1952

The regiment was Headquartered at Grahamstown, Eastern Cape Province. This style of badge was worn from 1952

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 21785

Republic of South Africa: Prince Alfred's Guard. Bi-metal beret cap badge

Pattern of badge worn from circa 1962

Height: Approx 43mm

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

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 21781

Republic of South Africa: Kaffrarian Rifles. Bronze metal & enamel cap badge

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

Dimensions: Approx 34mm

Of pattern worn from 1964

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 21779

Republic of South Africa: Kaffrarian Rifles. Bronze metal collar badge

Reverse of badge complete with all original fittings (2 x pins with clutch back brass clips) as issued

Height: Approx 28mm

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 21778

Republic of South Africa: Regiment West Rand. Gilding metal cap badge

Pattern of badge worn from 1960

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

Width: Approx 53mm

Prior to becoming a Republic, the regiment was styled 'Regiment President Kruger'

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 21777