Transvaal Scottish brass uniform button, dating from the period 1921-2019 and associated with the South African regiment of Scottish heritage. Originally raised in Johannesburg in 1902 as the Transvaal Scottish Volunteers, the regiment became the 8th Infantry (Transvaal Scottish) on 1 July 1913, when it transferred to the Active Citizen Force of the Union Defence Force. Its Scottish identity was reflected in its uniforms and regimental traditions, including the adoption of the Murray of Atholl tartan and the association with the Black Watch. During the First World War, members of the regiment contributed personnel to the 4th South African Infantry (South African Scottish), which served in German South-West Africa and subsequently overseas.
Manufactured in brass, the button represents the distinctive uniform insignia of the Transvaal Scottish during its early twentieth-century service. The regiment’s Scottish heritage was central to its identity, reflected in its thistle insignia, tartan dress and regimental associations. This post-1921 pattern predates the subsequent changes to the unit’s organisation and title. An interesting example of early South African military uniform insignia, suitable for collections of Transvaal Scottish, South African Militia and Second World War Commonwealth militaria.
Dimensions
24.5mm
Condition: Please refer to the photographs for details of the button design, brass surface, reverse and shank.
NOTE
Reverse and condition may vary slightly
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