German South West Africa (SWA) Staff Sergeant Rank Insignia – Embroidered Combat Patch Uniforms typical of helmet badges

typical of helmet badges

likely pre-1900s

Soft crown field cap with extended stitched brim influenced by southern African Recce bush hat designs

animal motifs

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German South West Africa (SWA) Staff Sergeant Rank Insignia – Embroidered Combat Patch Uniforms typical of helmet badgesA circular, embroidered rank insignia from the South West African Territorial Force (SWATF) used during the South African Border War. The design features the white laurel wreath encircling the SWA triangular triskelion emblem (black outline with white grey fill) on an olive green background, indicating the rank of Staff Sergeant in SWA service. These cloth patches were worn on combat uniforms and field jackets. This example is in very good condition