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South African BWM?


Neil Burns

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Hi All,

I recently purchased a BWM on ebay with no service number, named and the unit is 11th Infantry.

Am I correct that this would be a South African receipiant in the Rand Rifles?

Thought this would be the best place to ask!

Thanks,

Neil

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Very likely Neil, as SA campaign medals didn't include service numbers during WW1. The odd thing is that the initials "SAI" usually follow the regiment number (in your case, the inscription should be "11th S.A.I." which is a bit of a giveaway as to the nationality. I haven't come across (a South African)one that simply states "11th Infantry".

Dave.

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Hi Dave,

I had seen one in a price list 11th Infantry and attributed to a South African but I'm always a little wary of dealer's descriptions ;)

Thanks for your help,

Neil

By the way i finally got around to sending a check out for the US Casualty CD thanks again for address.

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