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These pieces remain in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Victory & Prime Minister Smuts Breast Badge ,Graphic Design Relief is present and detailed for each item.Insignia/ Symbology remains clear & defined. Items appear in a Good State and have been subject to handling. Appropriate Signs of Wear evident w/ pieces retaining a good lustre, however - suface toning may be noted. All nomenclature is present and legible. Retention Pins & closure mechanisms are evident on insignia reverse panels. Specific badges may exhibit a stamped/ impressed issue number. Items are Second-Hand.
ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ EXPOSURE TO VARIED LONGTERM STORAGE CONDITIONS.
PIECES REMAIN IN A USED STATE - HAVING BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING & EXPOSED TO VARIED ENVIRONMENTAL/ OCCUPATIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
ITEMS ARE OVER 80 YEARS OLD- HANDLE WITH CARE !!
SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR USAGE/ PERSONAL APPLICATION
** ONE BID IS FOR ALL PIECES ONLY !! **
** NO SUBTRACTIONS OR SUBSTITUTIONS !! **
INSPECT PICTURES CAREFULLY AS THEY FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.
ORIGIN : Union of South Africa
COMPOSITION : Base Metal Alloy/ Asstd. Metallic Alloys/ Leather /
YEAR: 1939 - 1947
ISSUE : Political Affiliation/ Military Victory/ Civil Welfare Organizations -
TYPE : WW2 Victory & Prime Minister J.C. Smuts Affiliation, Breast Badges.
S.A.W.A.S MEMBERSHIP BADGE No: 44568
STATE : GOOD, USED.
TOTAL: 6 x Pcs
4 x Asstd. Victory Breast Badges w/ Pins.
1 x P.M. Jan Smuts '4 September 1939' Breast Badge w/ Pin.
1 x SA Women's Auxiliary Services Breast Badge w/ Pin ( Numbered).
** YOU ARE BIDDING FOR ALL PIECES !! .**
An EXCELLENT example of WW2, South African Victory & Prime Minister J.C. Smuts Assorted Breast Badges w/ Pins. These pieces appear to be in a VF/ VF+ state of preservation , with detailed Graphic Design Relief on obverse for each item. All insignia/ symbology present. Appropriate Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surfaces. Items remain in a used , yet well-preserved state. Badges retain a good lustre/ aesthetic appearance , with a degree of surface toning / variable discoloration due to metallic and Assorted material composition. Pieces display good structural integrity with multi-piece assemblages and front panels, all well integrated. All Decorative elements are clear and defined with the distinctive ' V ' for Victory emblematic Crest & Prime Minister Profile Bust. Nomenclature is present and remains legible. All retention pins & closure mechanisms are evident on the reverse panel of each individual unit. The SA Women's Auxiliary Services membership badge has been clearly stamped with a issue number.
**NOTE : ITEMS ARE OVER 80 YEARS OLD - HANDLE WITH CARE !! **
These insignia items , would have been commissioned and distributed for wear by both Military personnel & Civilians - in order to commemorate both the election of Jan Christian Smuts as Prime Minister ( 4th September 1939) ; but also the Allied Military Victory over the Axis Powers of Germany, Italy & the Japanese Empire.
The ideal addition to any Second World War, South African Political & Military Victory Breast Badge collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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