South Africa - Natal Telegraph Corps ( N.T.C. ) Cap Badge, 1903 - 1915

A very scarce die struck large brass badge with original long slider to the reverse. The design is most attractive and ingenious the letters NTC imposed over crossed signallers flags with a scroll with the motto "je suis pret" ( I am ready) below. with the central T being represented by a telegraph pole and its strung wires. Worn 1903 - 1915. Circa 5.3cm wide and 3.3cm tall. Great condition and of good quality.

Signal detachments in Natal in 1903 were amalgamated with the Natal Telegraph Corps. It then consisted of two troops of 50 men and during the Zulu rebellion of 1905- 06, the unit was reinforced by civilian post and telegraph staff. In 1914, the Natal Telegraph Corps amalgamated with the Transvaal Signalling Corps.

Owen No 498 refers.

B28.14

Code: 57463