The best authority is Doug Russell in his 2005 book "Winston Churchill,
Soldier". On Pages 282-283 he writes:
There were two forms of regimental badges, both made of brass. The
first was a Maltese cross with the letters SALH in the arms and date 1899 in
the centre. This badge was worn by Churchill in the photographs taken in
South Africa and was used to pin up his hat brim. The second badge had the
same Maltse cross plus a feather plume above its top arm and a brass ribbon
below on which was inscribed the regimental motto in Zulu: USIBA ENJALOH
NGAPAMBELE [Feathers to the Front]. Adorning the hat on the left side were
the long black tail feathers of the sakabulu bird..
Paul Courtenay
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Subject: [ChurchillChat] Question about uniform
Does anyone know what it is a specific cross-symbol on the Churchill’s
hat?
http://i062.radikal.ru/0911/64/8eab5d46f999.jpg
This photo was taken when Winston Churchill served as Lieutenant in
the South African Light Horse.
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