Paul R Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 That is an amazing collection. I really like the medical display you created. How readily available is this stuff there in South Africa? How do you find most of it?
sabrigade Posted January 8, 2013 Author Posted January 8, 2013 Hi Paul, Thank you for the comments. I have been collecting for many years and have gradually built up a group of friends and sources and we assist each other. I have also found it very important to specialize but this is not always easy. A knowledge base also helps to ensure that you know exactly what you are looking at and what you require to complete a specific series or collection (where possible). The scarceriItems are not readily available and it has taken a while to build my collection. Sometimes it is also a question of being in the right place at the right time = luck!! Regards, Will
sabrigade Posted October 7, 2013 Author Posted October 7, 2013 A very rare 1 SAMR shoulder title worn from 1922 to 1926.
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 oooppss... what is the KA stamp? I think the KA may be Kolonial Amt?
sabrigade Posted October 8, 2013 Author Posted October 8, 2013 http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-11140600-1381218937.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-68221600-1381218972.jpg The upgraded display, time has not been a friend this year for spending time working on displays.
sabrigade Posted October 8, 2013 Author Posted October 8, 2013 http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-67039900-1381219157.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-92272600-1381219187.jpg Marked very early UDF handcuffs.
sabrigade Posted October 8, 2013 Author Posted October 8, 2013 Natal Police Field Force insignia, SAMR bandsman's belt and gilt officer's cap badge added.
sabrigade Posted October 8, 2013 Author Posted October 8, 2013 http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-49897200-1381219582.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-53993300-1381219594.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-44418600-1381219607.jpg SAMR headdress details
Mervyn Mitton Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Hi - Will. You've added some lovely new pieces to this set - adds a lot to our knowledge on their badges and uniforms. I hope you are well - I see that you list Juba - have you left Somalia ? Best wishes Mervyn ps. The SADF handcuffs are the standard british Police 'D' shape. In use until about 1972.
sabrigade Posted October 8, 2013 Author Posted October 8, 2013 Thanks Mervyn, I have both South Sudan and Somalia so there has been a lot of travelling this year, I am off to Uganda this weekend for a possible site expansion. Regards, Will
Mervyn Mitton Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Will - I meant to remind you that our Photo Comp. is running to the end of October. There must be a number of old British and South African graves and memorials in the areas you are visiting ? Also, some of your collection would go well in the different categories. Have a look - Comp. Forum - above the Lounge. Mervyn
sabrigade Posted October 29, 2013 Author Posted October 29, 2013 http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-34727800-1383051653.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-87006200-1383051710.jpg Pith helmet tin
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