WW2 South African First Reserve Brigade Bronze Colllar Badge

An attractive die struck badge with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Circa 3.2cm tall. Worn in facing pairs.

The First Reserve Brigade was a South African second-line military unit raised in 1940, with brigade headquarters in Johannesburg. Its purpose was to cope with protection of vulnerable points and guarding prisoners of war, the First Reserve Brigade was formed on 29 February 1940 initially with six battalions but later expanded to twelve battalions before being broken up at the end of 1943. A bit like the UK's home guard perhaps.

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Code: 63438