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ARTIFACT:
This is a Rare circa 1944 - 1945 SAAF SALM South African Air Force No 19 Fighter Squadron Badge with Crown on top, and Sea Eagle holding bomb, and Wording on SQUADRON, SWIFT, SILENT, SURE, and XIX on each side.
19 Squadron was formed on 1 September 1939 together with 17 Squadron. It formed part of the Airways Wing at Swartkop Air Station flying ex-South African Airways Junkers Ju 52/3m's but was disbanded on 1 December the same year. The squadron did not participate in the Second World War until 12 August 1944 when 227 Squadron RAF was renumbered as 19 Squadron SAAF at Biferno in Italy. The squadron was deployed flying Beaufighters and was involved in operations in Italy, Greece, and Yugoslavia until it was disbanded on 10 July 1945 after the end of the war.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1944 - 1945.
SIZE:
Approximately: Badge: 13/16" in height x 11/16" in width. Back Pin: 1-3/16" in length.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Enameled brass with gold plating.
ATTACHMENT:
One-plate Horizontal safety-style pin.
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a foreign Militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBGL07 LDFEX09/14/24 SDJJX09/24
CONDITION:
9 (Excellent+): The badge shows little to 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.
