** 1930s Special Service Battalion (SSB) Mounted Officer Large Framed Photograph (53cm x 45cm).**

** 1930s Special Service Battalion (SSB) Mounted Officer Large Framed Photograph (53cm x 45cm).**

This item remains in a GOOD, USED CONDITION- Photograph appears to be clear and defined with gloss surface intact. Item has been framed behind Glass and labelled for context. ** Note : Small Pin Holes in each of the Four Corners, where Photograph was previously mounted onto a Board.**

** PHOTOGRAPH IS SECOND-HAND AND WILL DISPLAY SIGNS OF AGE-RELATED SURFACE WEAR.**

INSPECT PICTURES CAREFULLY AS THEY FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. 

ORIGIN : South Africa 

REGIMENT: Special Service Battalion 

YEAR : 1933 - 

SUBJECT : Commissioned Officer Official Photograph 

DIMENSIONS: 53cm x 45cm

An EXCELLENT example of a Large ( 53cm x 45cm ) Framed , Black & White Photograph of a Mounted Commissioned Officer of the Special Service Battalion. The Special Service Battalion (SSB) was formed in 1933 by order of the Minister of Defence & placed under the Command of Lt. Col George E. Brink.

The Battalion was organized on the basis of facilitating employment and training for unemployment Youth , who were unable to acquire a vocation or formal employment during the Great Depression. After a year of enlistment - many members found employment in Government Departments & The South African Railways - as well as - remaining within the Union Defence Force. 

The remaining Servicemen that opted for contractual employment within the Union Defence Force- later formed the nucleus of the 11th SA Armoured Brigade & participated in the Italian Campaign of 1943/44. 

The ideal addition to any South African themed Militaria and Historical Photographic collection or display - for the enthusiast seeking a large period piece for their private assortment. 

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