sentences:  A few ships of the South African Navy adopted badges during World War II, but they appear to have been unofficial.Only one, that of the reserve base HMSAS "Unitie", conformed to the Royal Navy pattern of enclosing the badge in a 'U'-shaped frame of golden cable, ensigned of a naval crown resting on a name plaque.Badges were formalised after the war, the Royal Navy model being followed.