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Original South African engineer or pioneer cap badge featuring crossed tools and helmet motif. Collectable SAEC engineering insignia.
This item is a South African Military Engineer / Pioneer cap badge, most likely linked to the South African Engineer Corps (SAEC). The design shows crossed hammers (or pioneer tools) with a helmet, a motif commonly associated with engineering and pioneer formations in militaries worldwide.
The piece likely dates from the mid-20th century, possibly around the WW2 era or shortly afterwards. These badges were traditionally worn on a beret or field cap to identify engineering personnel responsible for construction, demolition, bridging, and field engineering duties.
The crossed tools and helmet symbolise specialised technical capability within the South African Defence Force and its predecessor structures.
Please inspect the photographs carefully. Sold exactly as seen.
Origin: South Africa
Possible unit: South African Engineer Corps (SAEC)
Type: Cap badge / beret badge
Insignia: Crossed hammers or pioneer tools with helmet
Approx era: Mid-20th century
Condition: As per images
Size: As per image with ruler
Material: Metal
Condition visible in the photos. Images form part of the description.
All information provided is given to the best of my knowledge and may be incorrect.
