Railways war

 RAILWAYS AND WAR by D.Bishop & K Davis Mechanised warfare in colour   Hardcover, 154 pages, Excellent condition      

 Boer War period Victorian Cape Government Railways cap badge with silver hallmark - very rare - as per photo      

Condition As Per Photos.WORLD WAR 2 SOUTH AFRICA RAILWAYS AND HARBOUR LEAD, BRASS AND GILDING CAP BADGES  ALL LUGS INTACT  PLEASE NO FOREIGN BIDDERS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES  ! SHIPPING WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA ONLY !  SOLD AS IS    

Condition As Per Scans.1900 BOER WAR IMPERIAL MILITARY RAILWAYS PASS BETWEEN PRETORIA&ELANDSFONTEIN INCL PASSENGER TICKETS The Return Pass has +/- 1.8 cm Tear at the Top Middle and +/- 1.3 cm Tear at the bottom middle.All have some pin holes Top Left Corner PLEASE NO FOREIGN BIDDERS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES !  SHIPPING WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA ONLY !  SOLD AS IS  

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Buy RARE ITEM. Anglo Boer War. On Her Majestys Service IMPERIAL MILITARY RAILWAYS cover as per scan. for R2,950.00

On 4 February 1961, the day regarded by the MPLA as the start of its national revolution, the storm broke. Taken unawares by the shock of the uprisings in Angola, and the subsequent bloody Bacongo insurrection on 15 March 1961, Portugal was to plunge its armed forces, untested since World War I, into an urgent counteroffensive. In January 1961, Angola, one of Portugal's most thriving 'overseas provinces' was in the eye of a storm. A period of sustained growth in the 1950s, a golden decade of Portuguese African history, had led to Angola becoming one of Portugal's most prized possessions. National development plans were embarked on with zeal; new roads, railways, factories, harbors, airfields and settlements were built and exports increased dramatically. While the rest of Africa was in turmoil, Angola and Portuguese Mozambique seemed like oases of peace and progress. Couched between its high-sounding principles and its policy of Luso-Tropicalism, Portugal marched ever onwards to the beat of its own drum, seemingly oblivious to its impending fate. Portuguese Prime Minister, Dr. Salazar, had ruled over Portugal's colonies with an iron fist for over thirty years, enforcing a draconian racial policy on the African territories, whereby the population of the New State was categorized into 'native', white and 'assimilated' groups, and the colonies as a whole, with their burgeoning economies, were bound to the dictates of the European state. The Angolan war has been described as the bloodiest colonial insurgency in the history of Africa south of the Sahara. But it was to become a conflict that Portugal would lose not on the battlefield, but in the hearts of its own citizens. After a thirteen-year war of attrition in Angola, and facing increasing setbacks in two of its other war-torn territories, an enervated Portugal with its weary armed forces would deal the final blow to itself. PAPERBACK, 320 pages

    WWII SPECIAL SERVICE BATTALION TITLE BADGE The Special Service Battalion (SSB) is a South African military unit formed on 1 May 1933 under the patronage of Oswald Pirow, Minister of Defence. The object was to give training to youths, between the ages of 17 and 23, who, in the wake of the 1929 depression, could find no suitable employment on leaving school.   History Lt Col George E Brink was given the responsibility for establishing the battalion at Roberts Heights and was the first commanding officer. The SSB was established to save the youth from physical and moral degeneration caused by massive unemployment due to the Great Depression. The SSB was to teach the young men military discipline, fitness and various trades to enable them to be employed by the Department of Labour and Welfare. The SSB men received a salary of a shilling a day causing the SSB soon to be known as the "Bob a Day Battalion".  In 1934 detachments were also established for 100 trainees at Durban and 150 at Cape Town. Training included elementary military subjects and physical training. After a year of the young men usually found employment in government departments or with civilian employers. By 1936 the output of the SSB totalled about 2000 youths a year. In 1937 the South African Railways established at Roberts Heights a special school to prepare boys for the railways. In 1937 3788 youths passed through the ranks of the SSB. A total of 882 of them joined the Permanent Force.  With the expansion of the South African Air Force in 1937 the SSB provided 248 air apprentices for special training but, with the improvement in the economic situation, the waiting list to join the battalion had dwindled to almost nil.  With the outbreak of war in September 1939, members of the SSB were posted to units requiring immediate reinforcement to get on to a wartime basis. An example of this being the Coastal Artillery. In February 1940 a number of troops were transferred to the 1st and 2nd Field Force Battalions. These served with distinction in East Africa, Abyssinia and the Middle East as part of 1st South African Division.  SADF era 1 SSB Commemorative Letter In August 1941 all members of the SSB below the age of 18 were transferred to the Youth Training Brigade. The remainder formed an infantry battalion, which was converted to an armoured car commando in 1942.  In February 1943 the SSB, under Lt Col EG ('Papa') Brits, became part of the 11th SA Armoured Brigade. In March 1943 the Field Force Battalion was disbanded and other ranks and some of the officers were transferred to the SSB, thus providing a nucleus of battle-tested veterans.  The unit sailed for the Middle East with the 6th SA Armoured Division in April 1943. In 1944 the division crossed the Mediterranean Sea to take part in the Italian campaign. The regiment played a prominent part in numerous actions during the campaign.  In 1946, SSB was resuscitated as a Permanent Force unit and reorganised on a two-battalion basis with the 1st Battalion as an armoured unit and the 2nd Battalion infantry. The former became a training regiment in 1953 and the latter was renamed the 1 South African Infantry Battalion (1SAI) in 1951.   CONDITION:  Very Good. Lugs in tact. UNCLEANED. Sold as seen in the images. Images form part of the description.

WW2 MINIATURE MEDALS Consists of: 39-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star with 8th Army Clasp, 39-45 War Medal, Africa Service Medal, Territorial Efficiency Medal. 1939-1945 Star (Star War 1939-1945) is one of 8 stars campaigns of World War II. This is a British military decoration awarded to soldiers of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations (most often foreign). Atlantic Star is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to subjects of the British Commonwealth for service in the Second World War, specifically those who took part in the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest continuous campaign of the war. Africa Star is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom on 8 July 1943 for award to subjects of the British Commonwealth who served in the Second World War, specifically in North Africa between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 inclusive. 8th Army Clasp was awarded for service with the Eighth Army between 23 October 1942 and 12 May 1943 inclusive. War Medal 1939–1945 is a campaign medal which was instituted by the United Kingdom on 16 August 1945, for award to subjects of the British Commonwealth who had served full-time in the Armed Forces or the Merchant Navy for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Africa Service Medal is a South African campaign medal for service during the Second World War, which was awarded to members of the Union Defence Forces, the South African Police and the South African Railways Police. The medal was originally intended for service in Africa, but it was later extended to cover service anywhere in the world. Territorial Efficiency Medal is a medal of the United Kingdom awarded for long service in the Territorial Army. This award superseded the Territorial Force Efficiency Medal when the Territorial Force became the Territorial Army in 1921. Condition: as per photo's.  

In very good, unread condition.  62 pages. R50 postage in SA. Inside also type 15 anti-submarine frigate, history of aviation in SA, elephant tank, policing duties from the SWAP in SWA South West Africa, Anglo-Boer War ZAR artillery, Lockheed Hercules, Ramjet engine, traction engines during the Anglo-Boer War, Navy in 1939, Natal Railways.

.   We have on offer this Set of 3 WW2 Medals.  All 3 issued to F.H.McDougall 290561 The  Africa Service Medal  is a RSA  campaign medal for service during the WW2, which was awarded to members of the UDF, the SAP  and the South African Railways Police. The  War Medal 1939–1945  is a campaign medal which was instituted by the UK  on 16 August 1945, for award to subjects of the  British Commonwealth  who had served full-time in the Armed Forces or the Merchant Navy for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 The  Defence Medal  is a campaign medal which was instituted by the  United Kingdom  in May 1945, to be awarded to subjects of the  British Commonwealth  for both non-operational military and certain types of civilian service during the  Second World War This is a Stunning Piece to add to your collection!!  Old things are made to last for yonks. We will find old things from the past for you to love back into life. a Wonderful Quality item you have found. The item is in Good Vintage Condition, Pre-Ownership.                                   .      .   S A POST OFFICE IS STANDARD SHIPPING METHOD.

Splendid unread condition. 62 pages. R46 postage in SA. Inside also the State Artillery during 1899 Anglo-Boer war, Bossieman hunter, Boeing, legendary horses of the Birkenhead, Elephant MK 1A, coastal minesweeper, SAAF's new Augusta A109 LUH, Natal Railways, South African Infantry training 1939-1940, Battle of Blaauwberg, Russion front....

Splendid unread condition. 62 pages. R50 postage in SA. Inside also the State Artillery during 1899 Anglo-Boer war, Bossieman hunter, Boeing, legendary horses of the Birkenhead, Elephant MK 1A, coastal minesweeper, SAAF's new Augusta A109 LUH, Natal Railways, South African Infantry training 1939-1940, Battle of Blaauwberg, Russion front....

.   We have this Set of 4 WW2 Medals.   Issued to  Peter O'Dea,  certificate in frame  1.  The  1939–1945 Star  is a  award to subjects of the  British Commonwealth  for service in the WW2 2. The Italy   Star  is a  award to subjects of the  British Commonwealth  who served in the WW2 3. The  War Medal 1939–1945  is a campaign medal which was instituted by the UK  on 16 August 1945, for award to subjects of the  British Commonwealth  who had served full-time in the Armed Forces or the Merchant Navy for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 4.  The  Africa Service Medal  is a RSA  campaign medal for service during the WW2, which was awarded to members of the UDF, the SAP  and the South African Railways Police.               .      . S A POST OFFICE IS STANDARD SHIPPING METHOD.

In very good condition. 61 pages. R46 postage in SA. Inside also: the tale of the AK-47, President Class Frigates, Elephant MK 1, Battle of Blaauwberg, Natal Railways, Harvard, Haviland Canada Dash 8-300, Armament of Ground Forces in 1939 of SA during the WW2, Foster-Daimler, Anglo-Boer War the Jameson Raid....

 SOUTH AFRICA - WW2 MEDAL GROUP - Lt. C.D.PROSSER. 614384V.- M.I.D.  S.A.Railways & Harbour Brigade, Composite Railway Operations Coy. S.A.E.C. Lt.Prosser received M.I.D and saw service in Syria, Egypt and Italy. Please note that the 1939-45 War Medal is unnamed. All in good order with his army records. • The postage on this item will be R60.00 within S. A. (Registered with tracking) •If outside South Africa please contact me re payment & postage before bidding. •I do not have a PayPal facility. •Please email any queries. •If you think the description in my listing is incorrect, please email me. •The photograph you are viewing in this listing is the actual item for sale.  

 Medal- 1939-1945 GEORGIVS VI D G. BR: OMN. REX ET INDIAE IMP WWII ORIGINAL MEDAL P7039 PWA NEL The  Africa Service Medal  is a  South African  campaign medal for service during the  Second World War, which was awarded to members of the  Union Defence Forces, the  South African Police  and the South African Railways Police. The medal was originally intended for service in Africa, but it was later extended to cover service anywhere in the world.

In very good condition. 61 pages. R60 postage in SA. Inside also: the tale of the AK-47, President Class Frigates, Elephant MK 1, Battle of Blaauwberg, Natal Railways, Harvard, Haviland Canada Dash 8-300, Armament of Ground Forces in 1939 of SA during the WW2, Foster-Daimler, Anglo-Boer War the Jameson Raid....