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From: Bryan SLIM <>
Subject: [BOER-WAR] Cap badge or helmets?
Date: Sat, 24 May 2003 19:22:46 -0700
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It is my understanding that the troops wore 'helmets wrapped in
khaki coloured' on their heads. I don't recall seeing a photo showing
a badge on these. A badge flashing in the sun would have made an
excellent target for the Boers.

Bryan Slim


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>Hi, I have what I assume is a Boer War cap badge possibly from a cavalry
>regiment. It is in the shape of a horse shoe with 'So Africa 1900' inscribed
>on it.There is a crown with flags and a skull and crossbones within the area
>of the horseshoe.Inscribed below the crossbones ' 17' 'Or Glory'
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>Do you know which regiment this came from?
>
>I would be grateful if you could help me to identify this . Many thanks
>
>Derry Nolan
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