South African Native Military Corps Cap Badge Decorations and awards Book on the SAS "The

Book on the SAS "The men speak"

original metal-lined cylindrical tin manufactured by F

this is best identified as a South African/Boer-era Mauser bandolier intended for 7x57mm Mauser ammunition in 12 x 5-round clip pouches (60 rounds total)

with quick-release buckles enabling rapid access

designed for the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) and No

South African Native Military Corps Cap Badge Decorations and awards Book on the SAS "TheSilvered white metal cap badge depicting an elephant standing within a laurel wreath, surmounted by a small shield bearing pre 1961 South African heraldic elements. This is consistent with the insignia of the Native Military Corps (NMC) of the Union Defence Force. The NMC was formed in 1940 as a non combatant unit composed of Black South African servicemen who served primarily in labour, transport and support roles during the Second World War. The