Q Services Corps (South Africa)

The establishment of the 'Q' Services Corps as part of the South African Permanent Force was promulgated in the Government Gazette dated 10 November 1939.

[2] 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.

The flash was worn on both sides of the Wolseley helmet and on the upturned left brim of the smasher hat.

[3] The flash for the 'Q' Services Corps was red, white and blue as shown alongside.