Prince Alfred's Guard was established on 19 September 1856 as the Port Elizabeth Volunteer Rifle Corps. In 1860 the title Prince Alfred's Guard was assumed unofficially (after Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh) and on 11 July 1874 this name was officially sanctioned as Prince Alfred's Volunteer Guard. The name was later changed to Prince Alfred's Guard.
Original badge. Measures 35mm x 45mm
The Kings Crown was worn between 1902 and 1953 when it was succeeded by the Queens Crown Queen Elizabeth II.
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References:
Military Badges & Insignia of Sothern Africa (2 ed) by Owen: #51