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ARTIFACT:
This is a Rare circa 1944 - 1945 SAAF SALM South African Air Force No 21 Bomber Squadron Badge with Springbok, Bomb, and Wings and XXI (21), and Wording on ONOORWINLIK.
21 Squadron SAAF was first formed on 8 May 1941 in Nakuru, Kenya, as a bomber squadron flying Martin Maryland medium bomber aircraft. The squadron consisted of pilots from Squadrons 11, 15, and 16 of the SAAF. From November 1943 to February 1944, the 21st Squadron was based at Totorella in the province of Foggia, Italy. Baltimore, Anson, and DC3 planes were flown on bombing raids mainly over central Italy and into Yugoslavia. On 21 February 1944, the squadron moved from Tortorella to Campomarino, south east of Termoli, where bombing continued, mainly of railways and marshalling yards. 21 Squadron SAAF was disbanded on 10 September 1945.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1944 - 1945.
SIZE:
Approximately: Badge: 3/8" in height x 5/8" in width. Backing Pin: 1-1/4" in length.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Enameled brass with gold plating.
ATTACHMENT:
One-plate Horizontal safety-style pin.
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a foreign Militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. KBGL07 LCHEX09/14/24 SCBEX09/24
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): The badge shows minor wear, and all the enamel remains intact, overall, it is in excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
