SA Motocyclist Insignia

Hi

I have been researching the badges and insignia used by the Motorcycling Companies in South Africa.  The first example that I came across is an emblem used by the Motor Cyclist Corps during the 1st World War.

Insignia used by Motorcyclist Corps in WW1

But the Harley-Davidson's used by the 3 Motorcycle Companies that were part of 1st Battalion SA Tank Corps (SATC) would have worn the SATC emblem on their berets.  Here are some examples (from the British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum) of SATC emblems from the start of World War 2 to the end of World War 2.

The Shoulder Tabs used by the SATC

Early WW2 SATC Beret Badge and Step-out Buttons

A Collection of WW2 SATC Badges

Late WW2 SATC Beret Badge

A Late WW2 SATC Cloth Badge

A Late WW2 SATC Beret

The Cloth Panel depicts the Unit Colours

Some of the Units in the SATC were assigned to the 1st South African Infantry Division at the start of World War 2.  The 1st South African Infantry Division Badge is depicted below.

1st South African Infantry Division Insignia (Wikipedia)

The 1st South African Infantry Division saw action in the East African Campaign and the Desert War in the North Africa Campaign.

Some of the Units in the SATC were assigned to the 2nd South African Infantry Division in 1942.  The 2nd South African Infantry Division Badge is depicted below.

2nd South African Infantry Division Insignia (Wikipedia)

The 2nd South African Infantry Division saw action in the Madagascar Campaign and the North Africa Campaign.