Johannesburg “Verkeer” (Traffic Department) Cloth Badge / Shoulder Patch Medals ” making it an authentic

” making it an authentic period example

Constructed from nickel-plated brass or mild steel with a hinged cover

flanked by white wings

industrial

this badge was typically affixed to dress or ceremonial wear during or upon completion of initial training

Johannesburg “Verkeer” (Traffic Department) Cloth Badge / Shoulder Patch Medals ” making it an authenticGreen felt backed cloth badge embroidered in Afrikaans VERKEER (Traffic) and JOHANNESBURG, featuring the City of Johannesburg coat of arms (supporters and shield). This is a municipal civil traffic authority insignia (Johannesburg Traffic Department Traffic Police), not a military unit patch. Style, materials and Afrikaans wording are consistent with midlate 20th century South African civic uniform insignia.