🔥🔥Large SADF Militaria Collection – Border War Era - Badges, Insignia & Ephemera

Description

A significant and varied collection of original South African Defence Force (SADF) militaria, dating predominantly from the 1970s and 1980s. This lot includes a wide array of rank insignia, unit flashes, and commemorative items belonging to a veteran (identified by nameplates as "Eksteen").

Lot Includes:

• Insignia & Badges:
• • Nutria & Step-Out Rank Flashes: Includes Sergeant and Staff Sergeant chevrons, and various Warrant Officer shoulder boards.
  • Unit Beret Badges & Metal Insignia: Notable items include the Administrative Service Corps (ASC/ADK), South African Medical Service (SAMS), and Technical Service Corps.
  • Pro Patria / Unit Stars: Multiple metal rank stars and "Ex Unitate Vires" coat of arms badges.
  • Shoulder Flashes: Distinctive unit patches including the North Western Command (Gemsbok head) and Southern Cape Command (Whale/Blue Crane).
• Personal Gear & Ephemera:
• • Nameplates: Four original "Eksteen" uniform name tags, including variations with the old South African flag.
  • "SWA Border Duty" Bronze Statue: A commemorative "Grensdiens" (Border Service) figure depicting a soldier with an R1/FN-FAL rifle against the map of South West Africa.
  • Headgear: One blue beret with a metal unit badge.
  • Clip-on Sunglasses: Period-correct military-style "aviator" clip-ons.
  • Ties: 10 ties from various units and defence force connected companies.
• Condition: Items range from "Good" to "Excellent" vintage condition. Metal badges show a nice patina with original pins/lugs intact. Fabric flashes show minor wear consistent with uniform use.