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ARTIFACT:
This is an Extremely Rare circa 1945 SAAF SALM SUID AFRIKAANSE LUG MAG South African Air Force No 2nd Bomber Group Maintenance Company Badge with Springbok, Shield with 2 bombs on center and open wing and Wording on 2 BGMC S.S.A.F.
2 Squadron is a squadron in the South African Air Force which was formed in 1940. The squadron has a long history, having been involved in every single combat action in which the SAAF has taken part. During the Second World War it made a name for itself in the battles for East Africa, before distinguishing itself in North Africa as part of the Desert Air Force, and later in Italy.
During the initial years of the war, 2 Squadron served as part of 1 Bomber Brigade in the East African campaign and the North African campaign. After August 1943, it also saw action in Sicily, Italy and Yugoslavia.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1945.
SIZE:
Approximately: 7/8" in height x 1-5/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Enameled brass with gold plating.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal safety-style pin with circle saddle.
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a foreign Militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ZBGP07 LEGEX09/17/24 SEJJX09/24
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, and enamel detail remains intact, overall, it is in very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
