c1939-49 South Africa Army Q Services Corps Black Brass Cap Badge

WW2 Era, South African (I SERVE EK DIEN Q’SERVICES CORPS K’ DIENSTE KORPS) blackened cap badge. Used - GC.




The South African Service Corps, which was developed during the First World War, the South African Ordnance Corps and the South African Administrative, Pay and Clerical Corps were replaced by the 'Q' Services Corps and the 'T' (Technical) Services Corps in terms of Proclamation 276 of 10 November 1939.

The 'Q' Services were vastly expanded during the Second World War, providing numerous services for the combatant forces, including the provision of petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL), rations, ammunition, stationery, clothing and equipment and other supplies, as well as providing transport through a large number of motor transport (MT) companies. Duties also involved the running of numerous establishments such as field bakeries and butcheries.

By April 1941, 'Q' Services had already deployed more than 7,000 men for the East African Campaign alone.

After the war, pay was also handled by the Corps.

The 'Q' Services Corps was replaced by the Administrative Services Corps (ASC) in November 1949. The ASC was responsible for supply and transport services other than armament and technical stores

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