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ARTIFACT:
This is an Extremely Rare circa 1942 - 1943 SAAF SALM South African Air Force No. 7 Fighter Squadron Badge with No. 7 on the Eagle carrying a tank. Wording on left BULALA, wording on right UMTHAKATHI.
7 Squadron was formed as a South African Air Force unit on 12 January 1942 at Zwartkop Air Station equipped with Harvard and Mohawk aircraft, with Douglas Loftus as commanding officer. It was re-equipped with Hurricane Mk Is in April 1942 and was then moved to Egypt. By the time the war in Africa had been concluded, the squadron was equipped with Spitfire Mk Vs in July 1943 and was tasked with convoy escort and fighter-interception sorties.
After the surrender of German forces in Italy, the squadron was sent to the Far East, but the war in the East ended before the squadron could be deployed. It then returned to Ceylon and thereafter back to South Africa. It was disbanded on 10 September 1945.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1942 - 1943.
SIZE:
Approximately: Badge: 3/4" in height x 11/16" in width. Pin: 1-1/4" in length.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Enameled brass with silver plating.
ATTACHMENT:
One-plate Horizontal safety-style pin.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJX07 LDGEX09/13/24 SDJJX09/24
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The badge shows minor wear, and all the enamel remains intact, overall, it is in excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
