South African Army Corps of Engineers Metal Shoulder Flash Books lettering style and patination are

lettering style and patination are consistent with early 20th-century manufacture

honest age wear consistent with period examples

or Schutztruppe veterans for ceremonial or competitive events

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South African Army Corps of Engineers Metal Shoulder Flash Books lettering style and patination areGilt and enamel shield shaped metal shoulder badge featuring a red field with central black vertical stripe and crossed pick and shovel in gold. This design is consistent with the insignia of the South African Army Corps of Engineers (SAACE). The crossed tools are traditional engineer emblems, and the red black shield format aligns with known SADF era metal formation and corps badges worn on dress uniforms rather than field kit. Construction, enamel