Canada, Dominion. A 43Rd Ottawa And Carleton Battalion Of Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate, C.1882 Hold The South African Aviation Corps

The South African Aviation Corps 1912-1920 and South African Air Force 1920-1945

Schneidler was first mustered in late 1939 and deemed fit for service

the book itself divided into three sections

published by Nikolaus Kövari of Vienna

adjacent to Stalag Luft III of”Great Escape” fame

Canada, Dominion. A 43Rd Ottawa And Carleton Battalion Of Rifles Shoulder Belt Plate, C.1882 Hold The South African Aviation CorpsIn die stamped silvered brass, unmarked, voided, measuring 59. 5 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), all three lugs intact, scattered silvering wear, very light contact, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, better than very fine. The design of this badge is illustrated on page 110 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (SBP. 177.). Footnote: In 1881, the unit stood as the 43rd Ottawa and Carleton Battalion of Rifles with the Ottawa