South African Field Artillery cap badge, post-1959 pattern, manufactured in gilding metal with east-west positioned bolt fittings on the reverse. The badge represents the South African Field Artillery, part of the artillery arm of the South African military, and is of interest to collectors of South African Defence Force insignia, artillery cap badges and twentieth-century southern African militaria.
The South African Field Artillery developed from the artillery traditions established in South Africa during the colonial and Union periods. Following the formation of the Union Defence Force in 1912, South African artillery units evolved through successive organisational changes, serving in both field and later mechanised roles. The post-1959 pattern relates to the period of the South African Defence Force, making this badge relevant to collections documenting the development of South African military insignia during the second half of the twentieth century.
The gilding metal construction and horizontally positioned bolt fittings are useful identifying details for collectors comparing South African artillery badge patterns and their methods of attachment. Suitable for collections of South African Field Artillery, SADF insignia, artillery militaria and military cap badges.
Dimensions
Approx. 68mm x 48mm.
Condition
Good overall condition with age-related wear. The metal construction and reverse bolt fittings are present.
