South African Union Defence Force Engineers Corps Cap Badge (King’s Crown) Gun Components the oldest continuously serving regiment

the oldest continuously serving regiment in the British Army

awarded to Permanent Force members for long

mounted above a scroll bearing the Latin "Pergamus" This design was used across various command and support elements within SWATF

a symbolic representation of Britain

likely produced in limited numbers for internal or commemorative use

South African Union Defence Force Engineers Corps Cap Badge (King’s Crown) Gun Components the oldest continuously serving regimentWWII era Union Defence Force (UDF) South African Engineers Corps cap badge in darkened brass finish. Features the Kings Crown over a laurel wreath, circular bilingual legend SOUTH AFRICA SUID AFRIKA, central South African coat of arms, and scroll ENGINEERS CORPS. The Kings Crown confirms pre Elizabethan issue (George VI period), consistent with UDF service during the Second World War.