Unusual WW1 South African Military Nursing Services Badge/Medallion

[sabrigade]

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This is a recent acquisition but I have not seen a reference or an example like this before.

Any ideas/opinions would be welcome.

[sabrigade]

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The example is larger than the "normal" cape badge.

[peter monahan]

The lack of detail on the reverse and, to me, the size, suggest a commemorative token, but I speak from a position of blissful ignorance on things South African. Quite an attractive piece.