milhistry Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Round patch c. 1972/73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milhistry Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Shield shaped flash, 1970s. This one is for the 2nd Bn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milhistry Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Shield shaped, metal & enamel flash, 1980s-2000s. 1 SSB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Interesting to see Lt. Gen.Dutton as a younger officer - Commandant was an Afrikaans rank and one of the first acts of the 1994 Govt. was to change it back to Lt. Colonel. Gen Dutton became a friend over the years - he loved to come into the shop and chat. He would have been the Minister of Defence however, he was of British descent and it went to Malan . Dutton died last year - I think he was 82 - I will post a picture he sent to me via his Grandson. Dutton was the Head of the Defence Force. General Dutton was a most highly respected officer - and even the ANC presented him with an award. When Sth. Africa had few friends he became our Ambassador to Chile. When this appointment finished - he became our Ambassador to Taiwan. These were the only two Countries that had full Diplomatic ties. He was the epitome of the saying - 'An officer and a Gentleman' - this does not always apply these days. I miss not seeing him for a coffee - his wife used to 'lose' him - and then come into the shop and say ' I thought I would find you here '. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Some expansions and additions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 A new addition with a uniform and equipment variations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Sash and bayonet detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Bayonet is regimentally stamped and detail of swagger stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Leather belt variation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sabrigade Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Portrait photograph taken in Bloemfontein in 1935. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 WW2 South African issue greatcoat in the foreground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hand embroidered SSB banner with all engagement of the Field Force Brigade on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sabrigade Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Complete Pattern 37 webbing equipment with rucksack, poncho and helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Cap details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milhistry Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Brilliant collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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