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ARTIFACT:
This is a scarce World War I South African General Service enlisted man hat badge. The badge shows a springbok at center and reads UNION IS STRENGTH, and its Dutch translation: Eendracht maakt macht. The badge was locally made in South Africa from cast copper.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWI.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-5/16" in diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Cast copper.
ATTACHMENT:
Two loops for cotter pin.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a WWI Great Britain and Commonwealth badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAHX14 LFEX7/14 SEJX3/15
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The badge has some light wear and tarnish and some very small spots of oxidation.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
