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    INTER-WAR SOUTH AFRICAN PERMANENT FORCE OFFICER DRESS UNIFORMS

    The SAAF uniform can be dated to about 1922 given the collar badges on the tunic.

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    SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE LT COL DRESS UNIFORM WORN BETWEEN 1913 TO 1926

    This uniform can be attributed to Lieutenant Colonel Devenish

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    A Transvaal Scottish Regiment bandsman.

    My grandfather served in this regiment between the World Wars.

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    The 42nd Highlanders, known as the Blackwatch, bandsman uniform.

    The Transvaal Scottish were affiliated to the Black Watch.

    I have to admit that this is not my field of expertise so any inputs are welcome.

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    Hi Will

    Which jurisdiction/obedience of the Order of St. Lazarus do you belong to?

    Forgive my asking, but you are not on the list of members of the South African Grand Bailiwick.

    William

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    THE 6TH SOUTH AFRICAN ARMOURED DIVISION AND 24TH INDEPENDENT GUARDS BRIGADE GROUP

    My grandfather was part of this famous division which fought under General Mark Clark during the Italian campaign. The Guards Brigade Group was under the command of the Division.

    It must have taken ages and ages to get together that group of badges and flashes for the &th Div!!!!!

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    THE 6TH SOUTH AFRICAN ARMOURED DIVISION AND 24TH INDEPENDENT GUARDS BRIGADE GROUP

    My grandfather was part of this famous division which fought under General Mark Clark during the Italian campaign. The Guards Brigade Group was under the command of the Division.

    It must have taken ages and ages to get together that group of badges and flashes for the &th Div!!!!!

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    Hi Chris,

    It took approximately 3 years in the days before the internet was there to assist.

    I buy up helmet flashes etc when, and if, they come onto the market.

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