South African Army Corps of Engineers Metal Shoulder Flash Books during the late 19th and

during the late 19th and early 20th centuries

a scroll reads "MANCHESTER

part of the South African Defence Force Special Forces (Recces)

and rear hydration and ration pouches

South African Army Corps of Engineers Metal Shoulder Flash Books during the late 19th andGilt and enamel shield shaped metal shoulder badge featuring a red field with central black vertical stripe and crossed pick and shovel in gold. This design is consistent with the insignia of the South African Army Corps of Engineers (SAACE). The crossed tools are traditional engineer emblems, and the red black shield format aligns with known SADF era metal formation and corps badges worn on dress uniforms rather than field kit. Construction, enamel