Kimberley Regiment Cap Badge (Post-1940 Pattern), a South African regimental cap badge associated with the Kimberley Regiment and its service traditions in the Union Defence Force and later South African military organisation. This pattern dates from after 1940 and is particularly associated with the regiment’s Second World War and post-war identity. The badge was also worn on the tam-o-shanter, making it an interesting example of South African military headgear insignia.
The Kimberley Regiment was a locally raised South African military unit with strong associations with Kimberley in the Cape Province. Its history is closely connected with the development of South African citizen military forces and the wider military traditions of the Northern Cape. During the Second World War, South African units provided personnel for campaigns in Africa and beyond, while regimental insignia maintained the identity of individual formations.
The post-1940 Kimberley Regiment badge is of particular interest to collectors of South African militaria, Union Defence Force insignia, South African Army cap badges, Second World War badges and tam-o-shanter insignia. Its documented use on both the cap and tam-o-shanter makes it a useful addition to collections covering South African military headgear and regimental dress.
Dimensions
Approx. 59mm x 55mm.
Condition
Good overall condition with age-related wear and surface patination. The principal details remain clearly defined and the badge is suitable for display or inclusion in a collection of South African military insignia.
