South African Army Citizen Force brass button, post-1913 pattern, measuring approximately 25mm in diameter. This original military button is associated with the South African Citizen Force, the part-time military organisation established as part of the Union of South Africa’s defence structure and an important predecessor of the later South African Defence Force.
The button features the distinctive South African coat of arms in relief on a brass field, with the design reflecting the developing identity of the Union of South Africa’s armed forces following the establishment of the Citizen Force in 1913. The post-1913 pattern is of particular interest to collectors researching the development of South African military uniform and insignia during the early twentieth century.
The Citizen Force provided a trained part-time military reserve and played an important role in South African military organisation during the First World War and subsequent decades. South African personnel and units served in a number of campaigns and theatres, making Citizen Force uniform items an important area of collecting for those interested in South African military history, Commonwealth forces and the military history of Southern Africa.
This 25mm brass button is particularly suitable for collectors of South African Army buttons, South African Citizen Force insignia, Union of South Africa militaria, South African military uniform buttons, Commonwealth military buttons, WWI South African militaria and Southern African military collecting. It would complement collections of South African cap badges, shoulder titles, buttons and other items of early Union-era military insignia.
Dimensions
Approx. 25mm diameter
Condition
Good original condition, with expected age-related wear, light surface marks and patination to the brass. Raised detailing remains clearly defined.
