South Africa (SADF) 31 Bn Pocket Badge (Bushman Battalion) Airborne This full-size medal

This full-size medal

Its authentic design reflects the legacy of South African contributions during the conflict

this brassard was a key identifier worn by Lance Corporal rank personnel in the South West Africa Territorial Force during the border conflicts of the late 20th century

Unnamed and collectible

this collectible captures the essence of a significant era in South African military history

South Africa (SADF) 31 Bn Pocket Badge (Bushman Battalion) Airborne This full-size medalSouth Africa (SADF) 31 Bn Pocket Badge (Bushman Battalion) Measures about 1 1 2" x 1 3 4" with 3 clutch pins (one missing). The majority of this unit stem from two San tribes, namely the Khwe and ! Xun. The Baraquenas tribe came from Cuando Cubango region of Angola and the Vasquelas tribe from the Southern regions of Angola and north eastern South West Africa. 31 Battalion started out as Alpha Group in 1974. It was renamed 31 Battalion in 1975. 31