Transvaal Scottish Regiment Shoulder Title Decorations and awards The serial numbers (examples seen:

The serial numbers (examples seen: 150047 and 317685) denote local military production under Armscor (formerly LIW – Lyttelton Engineering Works) in Pretoria

bordered in black and gold

A bronze service medal issued by the Bophuthatswana Defence Force (BDF) prior to the reintegration of the homeland into South Africa in 1994

representing South African national and military colours

water-resistant synthetic fabric with full hood

Transvaal Scottish Regiment Shoulder Title Decorations and awards The serial numbers (examples seen:Bronze openwork shoulder title reading TRANSVAAL SCOTTISH, of arched oval form with thistle motifs at each end. This is the shoulder title of the Transvaal Scottish Regiment, a South African infantry unit with strong Scottish traditions. The construction, lettering style and patination are consistent with early 20th century manufacture, intended for wear on service dress uniforms.