Patt 83 Chest Webbing for R4/LM4 Magazines (Texcraft) Uniforms Green felt-backed cloth badge embroidered

Green felt-backed cloth badge embroidered in Afrikaans “VERKEER” (Traffic) and “JOHANNESBURG”

Authentic examples in good condition are exceedingly rare

and officers for hand-to-hand combat in the confined trench systems of the Western Front

commonly encountered on WWII-period headdress

BSA small-bore rifles

Patt 83 Chest Webbing for R4/LM4 Magazines (Texcraft) Uniforms Green felt-backed cloth badge embroideredRare Texcraft marked chest webbing used to carry R4 LM4 magazines, which were issued to South African forces during the South African Border War (also known as the Namibian War of Independence). The rarity of the Texcraft label adds additional value, as it ties to a specific manufacturer during the conflict. Genuine issue some with force number.