South African Helmet... What unit is this flash

[Peter_Suciu]

Any idea about this South African WWII sun helmet? This is dated 1942. I can't find much information on SA Divisions or Regiments, but I was told First or Second SA Division.

[Arthur R]

An interesting question. This flash doesn't appear to fit the standard SA pattern, which was 2 inches wide by 3 inches high. Nor does this combination of colours appear in the lengthy list of flashes published by Dr Curson in Africana Notes & News (December 1962).

The 1st SA Division flash was a diamond shape and the 2nd SA Division flash was a circular disc, both being divided horizontally into yellow over green. AFAIK, they were worn on the sleeves, not on the helmet.