Republic of South Africa: Regiment De Wet. Gilding metal cap badge

Reverse of badge complete with original fittings (2 x screw posts with retention nuts) as issued Width: Approx 61mm Pattern of badge worn from 1965 Regiment de Wet has its origins in was one of six Afrikaans-speaking Citizen Force regiments established as part of the expansion of the then Union Defence Force of South Africa. It had its headquarters located at Kroonstad, in the Orange Free State, and was named after the Orange Free State Boer War commandant, Christiaan de Wet During the Second World the regiment did not deploy overseas as a unit, however, drafts from the regiment were used to reinforce the ranks of Regiment President Steyn, which latter served overseas. Regiment de Wet was absorbed into Regiment Bloemspruit around April 1997 Condition: EF