17th (County of London) Battalion Poplar and Stepney Rifles Cap Badge, King’s Crown, South Africa 1899-1902 Medals/Badges Original South African Defence Force

Original South African Defence Force nutria-brown field dress trousers in heavy cotton drill

Hand-stitched chest rig customized for carrying R1 magazines

this all-metal precision-made accessory was designed for use on target rifles and converted service rifles such as the SMLE Mk III (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield) and later No

with distinct stitching characteristic of late Federation and early UDI-era production

Suitable for collectors of Rhodesian Bush War

17th (County of London) Battalion Poplar and Stepney Rifles Cap Badge, King’s Crown, South Africa 1899-1902 Medals/Badges Original South African Defence ForceBlackened brass cap badge of the 17th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Poplar and Stepney Rifles). Features Maltese cross within laurel wreath, Kings Crown and central sphinx device with battle honour South Africa 1899 1902. Fitted with original slider to reverse. Correct rifle regiment blackened finish. Good service patina and condition.