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List of badges of the South African Army

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The South African National Defence Force, like most around the world, has various insignia. The army badges authorised for wear are listed here. If members from other arms of service qualify for these badges, they are also permitted to wear them, The criteria are, in most cases, current but there is some historical information included.[1][2][a][b][3][4]

This page provides an extensive list of various badges used by the South African Army to distinguish and identify different military units, branches, and ranks. It includes descriptions and images of badges such as shoulder titles, formation patches, trade badges, qualification badges, and others. Some of the badges listed have historical significance, such as those used during the apartheid era, while others are currently in use. It also includes information on the history and evolution of badges in the South African Army.

Background

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New badges have been created to be worn on the camouflage combat dress. These badges are made of black, embossed plastic and are set against a thatch green background. According to dress regulations, only Parachute Qualification Badges may be worn on the left breast, above the pocket. On the right breast, members are expected to wear their name tag, followed by a maximum of two other badges.

Insignia

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Good Conduct Stripes

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These are worn on the right (pocket), below the name badge on Dress No 1 – 4. There are three Levels - Awarded for good conduct. The criteria for the awarding of this badge are unknown at this stage. [c]

Good Conduct
Garment with Pocket: Centred on the right pocket
Garment without Pocket: 10 millimetres (0.39 in) below the name badge
Insignia'
Level Embossed Service Dress NCG Army Band
I
Good Conduct
(Award)
Level I
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Single Black Horizontal stripe
Good Conduct
(Award)
Level I, Service Dress
Olive Green with Gold Stripe
Single Gold Horizontal stripe
SANDF - Embossed Good Conduct Badge - SA Army - NCG Uniform - Ceremonial Guard Green with Gold Stripes - Level I SANDF - Embossed Good Conduct Badge - SA Army - SA Army Band Uniform - National Flag Red with Gold Stripes - Level I
II
Good Conduct
(Award)
Level II
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Two parallel Black Horizontal stripes
Good Conduct
(Award)
Level II, Service Dress
Olive Green with Gold Stripes
Two parallel Gold Horizontal stripes
No Image SANDF - Embossed Good Conduct Badge - SA Army - SA Army Band Uniform - National Flag Red with Gold Stripes - Level II
III
Good Conduct
(Award)
Level III
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Three parallel Black Horizontal stripes
Good Conduct
(Award)
Level III, Service Dress
Olive Green with Gold Stripes
Three parallel Gold Horizontal stripes
SANDF - Embossed Good Conduct Badge - SA Army - NCG Uniform - Ceremonial Guard Green with Gold Stripes - Level III SANDF - Embossed Good Conduct Badge - SA Army - SA Army Band Uniform - National Flag Red with Gold Stripes - Level III

Badge for Reserve Voluntary Service (BRVS)

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BRVS
Awarding Authority: SANDF Director Ceremonial and Music
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C: Identification, BRVS, Chrome and Enamel (SANDF Emblem surrounded by a laurel wreath) SANDF - BADGE - Identification - Voluntary Service In The Reserve Force (BRVS) - MMD
Dress No 5A: Identification, BRVS, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (SANDF Emblem surrounded by a laurel wreath) SANDF - BADGE - Identification - Voluntary Service In The Reserve Force (BRVS) - MMD
Dress No 4: Identification, BRVS, Black on Thatch beige (SANDF Emblem surrounded by a laurel wreath)
Badge for Reserve Voluntary Service
(Service Award)
Five Years Voluntary Service
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Criteria: The identification is only awarded to members of the Part Time Forces who have completed 5 years exemplary voluntary service (ie over and above any compulsory service). Unit commanders must submit a reasoned recommendation (which covers the member’s actual active participation in the unit’s activities) via the Command/Formation HQ to Director Ceremonial and Music for approval.
Note: Members who subsequently join the Permanent Force, or serve full time, are not permitted to wear the identification

THE CHIEF OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE’S BADGE FOR VOLUNTARY RESERVE FORCE SERVICE (BVRS)

The Badge for voluntary service is awarded to Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks of the Reserve Force of the South African National Defence Force who complete a period of five years of exemplary voluntary service in the Reserve Force of the South African National Defence Force.

The Badge is awarded by the Chief of the SANDF on the recommendation of the Chief of the Services, to whom the awarding powers of the C SANDF may be delegated.

The design of the Badge is that of the Badge of the South African National Defence Force in enamel, encircled by a gilt protea wreath, the whole 30 mm in height by 25 mm in width. A cloth emblem is also issued to a recipient in to be worn in accordance with the prescribed dress regulations.

As a National Defence Force distinction for exemplary voluntary Reserve Force service, the Badge takes precedence over and is worn above badges for proficiency, qualification, trades or identity.

Divisional, Formation and Unit commanders recommend to the next higher headquarters on the prescribed form, the award of the Badge in respect of each qualifying member of the Reserve Force.

The Badge may also be awarded for service in honorary appointments.

The institution, wearing, conditions, restrictions and procedures for the award is prescribed in CSANDF Instruction No 05/04 under reference

HR SUP CEN/AWARDS/R/104/13/2/8/1/P dated 17 August 2004.[5]

61 Mechanised Battalion Operational Service Badge

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The unit awarded a small badge called the Operational Badge for those in or attached to the unit who deployed with the unit on operational duties.[6]: 14  The initial version of this had a yellow backing and was awarded only for cross border operations into Angola.[6]: 14  A subsequent version with a green backing was mooted, which was intended to be for internal duties. This green backed badge was never approved and the Yellow backed badge continued to be awarded for all operations in which 61 Mech was involved, including internal ones. The badge consists of a dagger with three diagonal lightning bolts in red across it. A subdued version was produced for wear on nutria (brown's) uniforms. With the introduction of camouflage, a new version was produced on green thatching.

Operational Service Badge
Awarding Authority: Awarding of this badge has been suspended
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Identification, 61 Mechanised, Chrome and Enamel (Rectangular bar (upright) in yellow with a black dagger embellished in silver and three red lightning flashes angled diagonally across the blade (10 mm (0.39 in) wide, 40 mm (1.6 in) long))
61 Mech Operational Service Badge
(Service)
Service Dress
Rectangular bar (upright) in yellow with a black dagger embellished in silver and three red lightning flashes angled diagonally across the blade
Dress No 5A Identification, 61 Mechanised, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Rectangular bar (upright) in yellow with a black dagger embellished in silver and three red lightning flashes angled diagonally across the blade (10 mm wide, 40 mm long))
61 Mech Operational Service Badge
(Service)
Service Dress
Rectangular bar (upright) in yellow with a black dagger embellished in silver and three red lightning flashes angled diagonally across the blade
Dress No 4 Identification, 61 Mechanised, Black on Thatch beige (Rectangular bar (upright) with a black dagger and three black lightning flashes angled diagonally across the blade)
61 Mech Operational Service Badge
(Service)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Rectangular bar (upright) with a black dagger and three black lightning flashes angled diagonally across the blade
Nutria[d] Black printed on brown tape
61 Mech Operational Service Badge
(Service)
Nutria
This badge's knife points towards the heart of wearer
Criteria
  1. Served in the unit for a specified period
  2. Participated in an operation or helped to ensure success in an operation in which the unit participated
  3. No criminal record

Air Supply

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Qualification: Air Supply

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Air Supply
Awarding Authority: The Officer Commanding DOD Air Supply Unit
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Air-Supplier, Chrome and enamel (Half wing with parachute on blue background)
Air Supply
(Qualification)
Half Wing
Chrome and enamel
Half wing with parachute on blue background
Dress No 5A Qualification, Air-Supplier, Chrome and enamel, Miniature (Half wing with parachute on blue background) BADGE - SA Army - Qualification Air Supplier - Chrome and Enamel - Service Dress
Dress No 4 Qualification, Air-Supplier, Black on Thatch beige (Half wing)
Air Supply
(Qualification)
Half Wing
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Half wing
Criteria Successful completion of Course OSC Mod 52 Basic Air Supply

Qualification: Air Supply Instructor

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Air Supply
Awarding Authority: The Officer Commanding DOD Air Supply Unit
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Air-Supply Instructor, Chrome and enamel (Complete wing with parachute on red background)
Air Supply Instructor
(Qualification)
Full Wing
Chrome and enamel
Complete wing with parachute on red background
Dress No 5A Qualification, Air-Supply Instructor, Chrome and enamel, Miniature (Complete wing with parachute on red background) BADGE - SA Army - Qualification Air Supplier Instructor - Chrome and Enamel - Service Dress
Dress No 4 Qualification, Air-Supply Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Complete wing)
Air Supply Instructor
(Qualification)
Full Wing
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Full Wing
Criteria Successful completion of Course OSC Mod 52 Basic Air Supply

Gunner

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Identification: General of the Gunners

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General of the Gunners
Awarding Authority: GOC[e] SA Army Artillery Formation
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Identification General of the Gunners, Chrome (Crossed gun barrels with grenade)
General of the Gunners
(Post)
Chrome
Crossed gun barrels with grenade
Dress No 5A Identification General of the Gunners, Miniature, Chrome (Crossed gun barrels with grenade) General of the Gunners (Artillery Proficiency Badge, Service Dress)
Dress No 4 Identification General of the Gunners, Black on Thatch beige (Crossed gun barrels with grenade)
General of the Gunners
(Post)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Crossed gun barrels with grenade
Criteria An SAA or ADA officer nominated by GOC SA Army Arty Fmn and the outgoing General of the Gunners and approved by the Chief of the Army

Proficiency: Master Gunner

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Master Gunner
Awarding Authority: GOC SA Army Artillery Formation
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Proficiency SA Army Master Gunner, Artillery, Chrome (Crossed gun barrels)
Master Gunner Badge
(Qualification and Decoration)
Chrome
Crossed gun barrels
Dress No 5A Proficiency SA Army Master Gunner, Artillery, Miniature, Chrome (Crossed gun barrels) Master Gunner (Artillery Proficiency Badge, Service Dress)
Dress No 4 Proficiency SA Army Master Gunner, Artillery, Black on Thatch beige (Crossed gun barrels)
Master Gunner Badge
(Qualification and Decoration)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Crossed gun barrels
Criteria
  1. A serving member of the SAA at the time of the award
  2. An RSA citizen of at least seven years standing
  3. Successfully completed a long gunnery course OR qualified as indicated in the succeeding sub-subparagraphs
  4. Course qualified battery commander or GSM
  5. Preferably obtained a first class qualification on all his SAA courses
  6. Occupied the post of battery commander, or unit 2IC, or artillery instructor (School of Artillery, or Combat Training Centre) or GSM for at least one year
  7. His conduct, discipline and bearing must be exemplary and to the satisfaction of the Corps Council
  8. He must have a solid reputation as a capable artilleryman amongst his seniors, contemporaries and juniors
  9. It will be to his advantage to have participated in a specific operation, or to have served in an operational area for a period of at least three months
  10. He must have produced at least one artillery publication which must:
    1. Be used in the SAA as reference or training material
    2. Be an original piece of work and the result of research and study
    3. Be approved by the Corps Council

Qualification: Artillery No 1

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Artillery No 1
Awarding Authority: GOC SA Army Artillery Formation
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, SA Army Artillery No 1, Chrome (Gun image)
Artillery No 1
(Qualification)
Chrome
Gun image
Dress No 5A Qualification, SA Army Artillery No 1, Miniature, Chrome (Gun image) Artillery Number One (Artillery Proficiency Badge, Service Dress)
Dress No 4 Qualification, SA Army Artillery No 1, Black on Thatch beige (Gun image)
Artillery No 1
(Qualification)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Gun image
Criteria
  1. Qualified on the Ordnance Commanders and Technical Services and Fire Control Course with a first class ranking
  2. Hold the rank of sergeant, staff sergeant or warrant officer.
Note This identification may not be worn together with the Master Gunner Identification.

Dog Handler's Qualification

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Qualification: Dog Handler

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Dog Handler
Awarding Authority: Awarding of this badge has been suspended
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Dog Handler, Chrome and Enamel (Dog’s head on a green background) SANDF Qualification badge: Dog Handler (Service Dress)
Dress No 5A Qualification, Dog Handler, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Dog’s head on a green background) SANDF Qualification badge: Dog Handler (Service Dress)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Dog Handler, Black on Thatch beige (Dog’s head)
Dog Handler
(Qualification)
Handler
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Dog’s head
Criteria Successful completion of the Basic Dog Handler’s Course

Qualification: Dog Instructor

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Dog Handling Instructor
Awarding Authority: Awarding of this badge has been suspended
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Dog Instructor, Chrome and Enamel (Dog’s head surrounded by a laurel wreath on a red background) SANDF Qualification badge: Dog Handler Instructor (Service Dress)
Dress No 5A Qualification, Dog Instructor, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Dog’s head surrounded by a laurel wreath on a red background) SANDF Qualification badge: Dog Handler Instructor (Service Dress)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Dog Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Dog’s head surrounded by a laurel wreath)
Dog Handler Instructor
(Qualification)
Instructor
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Dog’s head surrounded by a laurel wreath
Criteria Successfully completed the PF Dog Instructors Course

Equestrian Qualification

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Qualification: Basic Equestrian

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Basic Equestrian
Awarding Authority: Awarding of this badge has been suspended
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Basic Equestrian, Chrome and Enamel (Stirrup with a riding crop on green background) SANDF Qualification badge: Equestrian Basic (Service Dress)
Dress No 5A Qualification, Basic Equestrian, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Stirrup with a riding crop on green background) SANDF Qualification badge: Equestrian Basic (Service Dress)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Basic Equestrian, Black on Thatch beige (Stirrup with a riding crop)
Equestrian Basic
(Qualification)
Rider
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Stirrup with a riding crop
Criteria Qualified on a Basic Equestrian Course

Qualification: Equestrian Instructor

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Equestrian Instructor
Awarding Authority: Awarding of this badge has been suspended
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Equestrian Instructor, Chrome and Enamel (Stirrup with a riding crop on a red background) SANDF Qualification badge: Equestrian Instructor (Service Dress)[f]
Dress No 5A Qualification, Equestrian Instructor, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Stirrup with a riding crop on a blue background) SANDF Qualification badge: Equestrian Instructor (Service Dress)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Equestrian Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Stirrup with a riding crop with a black circle surrounding the stirrup)
Equestrian Instructor
(Qualification)
Instructor
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Stirrup with a riding crop with a black circle surrounding the stirrup
Criteria Qualified on an Equestrian Instructor's Course with the following results:
  1. Dressage elementary test No 5 - 50%
  2. Show jumping D Level course - 60%
  3. Field obstacles - 60%
  4. Teaching practices - 60%

Qualification: Equestrian Advanced

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Equestrian Advanced
Awarding Authority: Awarding of this badge has been suspended
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Equestrian Advanced, Chrome and Enamel (Stirrup with a riding crop on a blue background) SANDF Qualification badge: Equestrian Advanced (Service Dress)
Dress No 5A Qualification, Equestrian Advanced, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Stirrup with a riding crop on a red background) SANDF Qualification badge: Equestrian Advanced (Service Dress)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Equestrian Advanced, Black on Thatch beige (Stirrup with a riding crop with a two black circles surrounding the stirrup)
Equestrian Advanced
(Qualification)
Advanced
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Stirrup with a riding crop with a two black circles surrounding the stirrup
Criteria
  1. This identification is only awarded to riders of international standard
  2. The member must have qualified on an advanced equestrian course or an equivalent foreign course

Parachute Qualification Badges

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Awarding Authority

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The Awarding Authority is the GOC SA Army Infantry Formation, delegated to the Officer Commanding 44 Parachute Regiment. The qualification badge will be issued on completion of the course and will be controlled by means of a register kept at US 3

Qualification: Paratrooper Basic

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Paratrooper Basic
Awarding Authority: GOC SA Army Infantry Formation[g]
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification Paratrooper, Gilt Metal and Enamel (Small brass wings with parachute on a blue background)
Dress No 5A Qualification Paratrooper, Gilt Metal and Enamel, Miniature (Small brass wings with parachute on a blue background)
Dress No 4 Qualification Paratrooper, Black on Thatch beige (Small Black wings)
Paratrooper Basic
(Qualification)
Basic, Static Line
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Small Black wings
Criteria Successfully completed the basic parachute jumping course Mod 701 PARA 1A at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit

Qualification: Paratrooper Dispatcher

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Paratrooper Dispatcher
Awarding Authority: GOC SA Army Infantry Formation[g]
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Dispatcher, Chrome and Enamel (Small chrome wings with parachute on a blue background)
Dress No 5A Qualification, Dispatcher, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Small chrome wings with parachute on a blue background)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Dispatcher, Black on Thatch beige (Small Black wings)
Paratrooper Dispatcher
(Qualification)
Dispatcher, Static Line
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Small Black wings
Criteria Completed the static line dispatcher’s course Mod 701 PARA 3 at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit

Qualification: Paratrooper Instructor

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Paratrooper Instructor
Awarding Authority: GOC SA Army Infantry Formation[g]
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Paratrooper Instructor, Chrome and Enamel (Large chrome wings with parachute on a blue background)
Dress No 5A Qualification, Paratrooper Instructor, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Large chrome wings with parachute on a blue background)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Paratrooper Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Large Black wings)
Paratrooper Instructor
(Qualification)
Instructor, Static Line
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Large Black wings
Criteria Successful completion of the static line instructor’s course Mod 701 PARA 4 at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit

Qualification: Free Fall Paratrooper

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Free Fall Paratrooper
Awarding Authority: GOC SA Army Infantry Formation[g]
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall, Chrome and Enamel (Small chrome wings with parachute on a red background)
Dress No 5A Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Small chrome wings with parachute on a red background)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall, Black on Thatch beige (Small Black wings)
Free Fall Paratrooper
(Qualification)
Advanced, Freefall
Black on Thatch beige
Small Black wings
Criteria Successful completion of the basic free fall parachute course Mod 701 PARA 6A at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit

Qualification: Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor

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Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor
Awarding Authority: GOC SA Army Infantry Formation[g]
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor, Chrome and Enamel (Large chrome wings with parachute on a red background)
Dress No 5A Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Large chrome wings with parachute on a red background)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Paratrooper Free Fall Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Large Black wings)
Freefall Instructor
(Qualification)
Instructor, Freefall Qualified
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Large Black wings
Criteria Successful completion of the Free Fall Instructor’s course Mod 701 PARA 8 at 44 Parachute Brigade Training Unit

Pathfinder

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Qualification: Pathfinder

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Pathfinder
Awarding Authority: Unknown[g]
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification - Pathfinder - Service Dress
Pathfinder Badge
(Qualification)
Bronze metal, Service Dress
Dress No 5A Qualification - Pathfinder - Service Dress (Miniature) BADGE - SANDF - Qualification - Pathfinder - Service Dress
Dress No 4 Qualification Pathfinder, Black on Thatch beige
Pathfinder Badge
(Qualification)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Criteria Successfully completed the Pathfinder Course

Air Assault

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Qualification: Air Assault

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Air Assault
Awarding Authority: Unknown[h]
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Unknown
Dress No 5A Unknown
Dress No 4 Qualification Air Assault, Black on Thatch beige (Small Helicopter with wings)
Air Assault
(Qualification)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Small Helicopter with wings
Criteria Successfully completed the Air Assault course

Musketry Proficiency

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Proficiency: 2nd Class Shot – Rifle

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2nd Class Shot – Rifle
Awarding Authority: Unit Commanders
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Proficiency, 2nd Class Shot, Gilt and Enamel, Chilli with identification, Proficiency marksmen, Gilt (Gilt rifle)
Dress No 5A Proficiency, 2nd Class Shot, Gilt and Enamel, Chilli, Miniature, with identification, Proficiency marksmen, Gilt (Gilt miniature rifle)
Dress No 4 Proficiency, 2nd Class Shot, Black on Thatch beige, with identification, Proficiency marksmen, Black (Black rifle)
2nd Class Shot – Rifle
(Proficiency)
2nd Class Marksman
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Black (Black rifle)
Criteria Score of 90-104 in rifle exercise Table 2 or 60%

Proficiency: 1st Class Shot – Rifle

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1st Class Shot – Rifle
Awarding Authority: Unit Commanders
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Proficiency, 1st Class Shot, Chrome and Enamel, Chilli with identification, Proficiency marksmen, Chrome (Chrome rifle) SANDF - BADGE - Qualification - Shottist, 1st Class - MMD
Dress No 5A Proficiency, 1st Class Shot, Chrome and Enamel, Chilli, Miniature, with identification, Proficiency marksmen, Chrome (Chrome miniature rifle) SANDF - BADGE - Qualification - Shottist, 1st Class - MMD
Dress No 4 Proficiency, 1st Class Shot, Black on Thatch beige, with identification, Proficiency marksmen, Black (Black rifle), with a black rectangle surrounding the rifle
1st Class Shot – Rifle
(Proficiency)
1st Class Marksman
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Black (Black rifle), with a black rectangle surrounding the rifle
Criteria Score of 105 Points or more in rifle exercise Table 2 or 70% in the ARSA Watch 1

Qualification: Sniper

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Sniper
Awarding Authority: This Identification is currently awarded by both the South African Infantry School and the South African Special Forces Brigade in spite of the two being completely different courses.
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification Sniper; Chrome and Enamel, Chilli, with identification, Qualification sniper, Chrome (Chrome rifle and laurel wreath) SANDF - BADGE - Qualification - Sniper - MMD
Dress No 5A Qualification Sniper; Chrome and Enamel, Chilli, Miniature, with identification, Qualification sniper, Chrome (Miniature Chrome rifle and laurel wreath) SANDF - BADGE - Qualification - Sniper - MMD
Dress No 4 Qualification Sniper; Black on Thatch beige, with identification, Qualification sniper, Black (Black rifle and laurel wreath)
Sniper
(Qualification)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Black rifle and laurel wreath
Criteria Qualification on an SA Army Sniper’s Qualification Course

Physical Training Instructor's Qualification Badges

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Awarding Authority: In all cases Director Physical Training Sport and Recreation, SAMHS

Qualification: Advanced PT Instructor

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Advanced Physical Training Instructor
Awarding Authority: Director: Physical Training Sport and Recreation, SAMHS
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification PT Instructor, Advanced, Chrome (Crossed sabres under Pride of Lions)
Dress No 5A Qualification PT Instructor, Advanced, Miniature, Chrome (Crossed sabres under Pride of Lions)
Dress No 4 Qualification PT Instructor, Advanced, Black on Thatch beige (Crossed sabres under Pride of Lions)
Physical Training Instructor
(Qualification)
PTI
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Crossed sabres under Pride of Lions
Criteria Qualification on the PT Instructor’s Course

Qualification: Assistant PT Instructor

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Assistant Physical Training Instructor
Awarding Authority: Director: Physical Training Sport and Recreation, SAMHS
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification PT Instructor, Assistant, Chrome (Crossed sabres)
Dress No 5A Qualification PT Instructor, Assistant, Miniature, Chrome (Crossed sabres)
Dress No 4 Qualification PT Instructor, Assistant, Black on Thatch beige (Crossed sabres)
Assistant Physical Training Instructor
(Qualification)
Assistant PTI
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Crossed sabres
Criteria Qualification on the assistant PT Instructors Course

Attack Diver

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Qualification: Attack Diver Badge

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Attack Diver Badge
Awarding Authority: General Officer Commanding Special Forces
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Attack diver, Bronze (The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57)
Dress No 5A Qualification, Attack diver, Bronze, Miniature (The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Attack diver, Black on Thatch beige (The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57)
Attack Diver
(Qualification)
Bronze
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57
Criteria The bronze qualification badge is awarded to Special Forces’ operators who are proficient Attack Divers

Qualification: Attack Diver Instructor Badge

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Attack Diver Instructor Badge
Awarding Authority: General Officer Commanding Special Forces
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Attack diver Instructor, Chrome (The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57)
Dress No 5A Qualification, Attack diver Instructor, Chrome, Miniature (The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Attack diver Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57)
Attack Diver Instructor Badge
(Qualification)
Silver
Black Circle indicates Instructor
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
The badge depicts a great white shark swimming past the Neptune trident, which is mounted on the mouthpiece of an Oxygears 57 and is enclosed within the tubes of the Oxygears 57
Criteria The silver qualification badge is awarded to Special Forces’ operators who are proficient Attack Diver Instructors

Demolitions Qualifications

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Qualification: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
Awarding Authority: OC[i] Ammunition School
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Gilt and silver (Gilt metal ring and bomb, facing down, with silver coloured lightning flash)
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
(Qualification)
EOD Badge
Gilt and silver
Gilt metal ring and bomb, facing down, with silver coloured lightning flash
Dress No 5A Qualification, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Gilt and silver, Miniature (Gilt metal ring and bomb, facing down, with silver coloured lightning flash) SANDF Qualification badge: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (Service Dress)
Dress No 4 Qualification Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Black on Thatch beige (Ring and bomb, facing down, with lightning flash)
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
(Qualification)
EOD Badge
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Ring and bomb, facing down, with lightning flash
Criteria Qualification on the EOD course at the Ammunition School of the Ammunition Corps.

Qualification: Demolitions Phase 1 Qualification Badge (Dems 1)

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Demolitions Phase 1 Qualification Badge
Awarding Authority: GOC Engineer Formation
(Delegated in writing to the OC School of Engineers)
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Dems 1, Chrome (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade which is superimposed over one lightning bolt diagonally (top right to bottom left) across the exploding grenade) BADGE - SANDF - Qualification - Demolitions One - Service Dress
Dress No 5A Qualification, Dems 1, Chrome, Miniature (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade which is superimposed over one lightning bolt diagonally (top right to bottom left) across the exploding grenade) BADGE - SANDF - Qualification - Demolitions One - Service Dress
Dress No 4 Qualification, Dems 1, Black on Thatch beige (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade which is superimposed over one lightning bolt diagonally (top right to bottom left) across the exploding grenade)
Demolitions
(Qualification)
Level 1 (DEMS1)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade which is superimposed over one lightning bolt diagonally (top right to bottom left) across the exploding grenade
Criteria Any member who has successfully completed the Dems 1 Course at the School of Engineers may wear the Demolitions Phase 1 Qualification Badge

Qualification: Demolitions Phase 2 Qualification Badge (Tactical Demolitions)

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Demolitions Phase 2 Qualification Badge
(Tactical Demolitions)
Awarding Authority: GOC Engineer Formation
(Delegated in writing to the OC School of Engineers)
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Tac Dems, Chrome (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed over two crossed lightning bolts across the exploding grenade) BADGE - SANDF - Qualification - Demolitions Two - Service Dress
Dress No 5A Qualification, Tac Dems, Chrome, Miniature (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed over two crossed lightning bolts across the exploding grenade) BADGE - SANDF - Qualification - Demolitions Two - Service Dress
Dress No 4 Qualification, Tac Dems, Black on Thatch beige (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed over two crossed lightning bolts across the exploding grenade)
Demolitions
(Qualification)
Level 2 (DEMS2) - Tactical Demolitions
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed over two crossed lightning bolts across the exploding grenade
Criteria Demolition Phase 2 Qualification Badge may only be worn by SAEC members who have successfully completed the Dems 2 Course at the School of Engineers

Qualification: Improvised Explosive Device Disposal Qualification Badge (IEDD)

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Improvised Explosive Device Disposal Qualification Badge (IEDD)
Awarding Authority: GOC Engineer Formation
(Delegated in writing to the OC School of Engineers)
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, IEDD, Chrome (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed, over two crossed lightning bolts. A watch dial, with hour markings, encircles the exploding grenade) BADGE - SANDF - Qualification - Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) - Service Dress
Dress No 5A Qualification, IEDD, Chrome, Miniature (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed, over two crossed lightning bolts. A watch dial, with hour markings, encircles the exploding grenade) BADGE - SANDF - Qualification - Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) - Service Dress
Dress No 4 Qualification, IEDD, Black on Thatch beige (The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed, over two crossed lightning bolts. A watch dial, with hour markings, encircles the exploding grenade)
Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD)
(Qualification)
IEDD Badge
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
The badge uses the traditional 9 flames exploding grenade, which is superimposed, over two crossed lightning bolts. A watch dial, with hour markings, encircles the exploding grenade
Criteria The IEDD Qualification Badge may only be worn by All Arms members who have successfully completed the IEDD Course at the School of Engineers

Fireman’s Qualification Badges

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  1. Awarding Authority: SSO Fire & Rescue Services (Log Div) as the functional competency authority for Fire and Rescue Services in the DOD after completion of training at DOD Fire Training School and recommendation by the OC
  2. Limitations on Wearing by Officers: Only officers in posts directly connected with fire fighting may wear the identifications.

Qualification: Fire Fighter

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Fire Fighter
Awarding Authority: SSO Fire & Rescue Services (Log Div) as the functional competency authority for Fire and Rescue Services in the DOD after completion of training at DOD Fire Training School and recommendation by the OC
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Fire Fighter; Chrome and enamel (Silver helmet and crossed axes on red background) SANDF - BADGE - Qualification - Fireman - Fire Fighter - MMD
Dress No 5A Qualification, Fire Fighter; Chrome and enamel, Miniature (Silver helmet and crossed axes on red background) SANDF - BADGE - Qualification - Fireman - Fire Fighter - MMD
Dress No 4 Qualification, Fire Fighter; Black on Thatch beige (Helmet and crossed axes)
Fire Fighter
(Qualification)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Helmet and crossed axes
Criteria Qualification on the Fire Fighter 2 Course (Practical and Theory)
Limitations on Wearing by Officers Only officers in posts directly connected with fire fighting may wear the identification.

Qualification: Senior Fire Fighter

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Senior Fire Fighter
Awarding Authority: SSO Fire & Rescue Services (Log Div) as the functional competency authority for Fire and Rescue Services in the DOD after completion of training at DOD Fire Training School and recommendation by the OC
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Senior Fire Fighter; Chrome and enamel (Silver helmet and crossed axes on a red background surrounded by a Protea wreath) SANDF - BADGE - Qualification - Fireman - Senior Fire Fighter - MMD
Dress No 5A Qualification, Senior Fire Fighter; Chrome and enamel, Miniature (Silver helmet and crossed axes on a red background surrounded by a Protea wreath) SANDF - BADGE - Qualification - Fireman - Senior Fire Fighter - MMD
Dress No 4 Qualification, Senior Fire Fighter; Black on Thatch beige (Helmet and crossed axes surrounded by a Protea wreath)
Senor Fire Fighter
(Qualification)
Senior
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Helmet and crossed axes surrounded by a Protea wreath
Criteria Qualification on the successful completion of Fire Officer 1 Course (SAESI) or Higher Certificate in Fire Technology,(Technicon 1st year)
Limitations on Wearing by Officers Only officers in posts directly connected with fire fighting may wear the identification.

Motorcyclist Qualification

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Qualification: Motor Cyclist

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Motor Cyclist
Awarding Authority: Award of this badge has been suspended
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Cyclist, Chrome and Enamel (Motor cycle wheel on a green background) SANDF Qualification badge: Motorcyclist Basic (Service Dress)
Dress No 5A Qualification, Cyclist, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Motor cycle wheel on a green background) SANDF Qualification badge: Motorcyclist Basic (Service Dress)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Cyclist, Black on Thatch beige (Motor cycle wheel)
Motorcyclist
(Qualification)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Motor cycle wheel
Criteria Qualified on a Basic Motor Cycle Course

Qualification: Motor Cycle Instructor

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Motor Cycle Instructor
Awarding Authority: Award of this badge has been suspended
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Motor Cycle Instructor, Chrome and Enamel (Motor cycle wheel on a red background) SANDF Qualification badge: Motorcyclist Instructor (Service Dress)
Dress No 5A Qualification, Motor Cycle Instructor, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Motor cycle wheel on a red background) SANDF Qualification badge: Motorcyclist Instructor (Service Dress)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Motor Cycle Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Motor cycle wheel with a black circle surrounding the wheel)
Motorcyclist Instructor
(Qualification)
Instructor
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Motor cycle wheel with a black circle surrounding the wheel
Criteria Qualified on a Motor Cycle Instructor’s Course

Pilots

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Pilot's Insignia
Pilots Wings
(Qualification)
0-500 hrs
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
National Coat of Arms with large wings
Pilots Wings
(Qualification)
500-2500 hrs
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
National Coat of Arms with large wings enclosed by one black rectangle
Pilots Wings
(Qualification)
2500 plus hrs
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
National Coat of Arms with large wings enclosed by two black rectangles

Special Forces

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Qualification: Special Forces Operator Badge

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Special Forces Operator Badge
Awarding Authority: GOC Special Forces approves the awarding of the Special Forces Operators Badge on the recommendation of an internal selection board
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Special Forces Operator, Chrome (Chrome dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath) SANDF - BADGE - Qualification - Special Forces Operator's Proficiency Badge, MMD
Dress No 5A Qualification, Special Forces Operator, Chrome, Miniature (Chrome dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath) SANDF - BADGE - Qualification - Special Forces Operator's Proficiency Badge, MMD
Dress No 4 Qualification, Special Forces Operator, Black on Thatch beige (Dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath)
SA Special Forces Operator's Badge
(Qualification)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath
Criteria The badge is only awarded to members on successful completion of the Special Forces Basic Cycle
Note The identification does not have a stock number, and is issued according to a numerical sequence. (The master list is maintained by Special Forces Headquarters)

Qualification: Special Forces Operator Identification (Gold, 10 Years)

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Special Forces Operator Identification
(Gold, 10 Years)
Awarding Authority: GOC Special Forces
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Special Forces Operator Gold (9 Carat gold dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath with a .35 carat diamond set in the centre of the dagger) SANDF - BADGE - Qualification - Special Forces Operator's Proficiency Badge (Gold), MMD
Dress No 5A Qualification, Special Forces Operator Gold, Miniature (Gilt dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath) SANDF - BADGE - Qualification - Special Forces Operator's Proficiency Badge (Gold), MMD
Dress No 4 Qualification, Special Forces Operator Gold, Black on Thatch beige (Dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath surrounded by a black circle)
SA Special Forces Operator's Badge
(Qualification)
Gold, 10 Years
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath. Exclusion to indicate diamond on Dagger blade.
Criteria The member must have completed 10 years service within the Special Forces Headquarters or subordinate units as a qualified Special

Forces Operator

Qualification: Forward Air Controller

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Please note that this award is made on completion of a Forward Air Controller's course. The course is an Air Force course, not an Army one. The awarding authority is thus most likely a senior officer in the air force.


Forward Air Controller
(Qualification)
Yellow triangle with two yellow lines on thatch background


Qualification: Submarine Operator

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Tracking Qualifications

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Qualification: Tracker

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Tracker
Awarding Authority: Awarding of this badge has been suspended
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Tracker, Chrome and Enamel (chevron footprint on a green background)
Dress No 5A Qualification, Tracker, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (chevron footprint on a green background)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Tracker, Black on Thatch beige (chevron footprint)
Tracker
(Qualification)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Chevron footprint
Criteria Qualified on a Basic Tracking Course

Qualification: Tracker Instructor

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Tracker Instructor
Awarding Authority: Awarding of this badge has been suspended
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification, Tracker Instructor, Chrome and Enamel (Chevron footprint on a red background)
Dress No 5A Qualification, Tracker Instructor, Chrome and Enamel, Miniature (Chevron footprint on a red background)
Dress No 4 Qualification, Tracker Instructor, Black on Thatch beige (Chevron footprint with a black circle surrounding the footprint).
Tracker Instructor
(Qualification)
Instructor
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Chevron footprint with a black circle surrounding the footprint
Criteria Qualified on a Tracker Instructor’s Course

Internal Auditor & Investigator

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Internal Auditor & Investigator
Awarding Authority: Unknown
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification - Internal Audit Investigation - Service Dress BADGE - SANDF - Qualification - Internal Audit Investigation - Service Dress
Dress No 5A Qualification - Internal Audit Investigation - Service Dress (Miniature) BADGE - SANDF - Qualification - Internal Audit Investigation - Service Dress
Dress No 4 Qualification - Internal Audit Investigation - Embossed
Internal Audit Practitioner
(Qualification)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Internal Audit Investigation
Criteria Unknown

Military Law

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Military Law Practitioner
Awarding Authority: Unknown
Description
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C Qualification - Military Law Practitioner - Service Dress BADGE - SANDF - Qualification - Military Law Practitioner - Service Dress
Dress No 5A Qualification - Military Law Practitioner - Service Dress (Miniature) BADGE - SANDF - Qualification - Military Law Practitioner - Service Dress
Dress No 4 Qualification - Military Law Practitioner - Embossed
Military Law Practitioner
(Qualification)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Scales of Justice surrounded by a Laurel Wreath
Criteria Unknown

SA Corps of Bandsmen

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Corps of Bandsmen Insignia
Description Service Dress Embossed
Musician
Musician
(Qualification/Post)
Musician (SACB)
Silver Gilt, Service Dress
Gilt badge. Lyre with a wreath
Musician
(Qualification/Post)
Musician (SACB)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Round badge. Lyre with a wreath
Senior Musician
Senior Musician
(Qualification/Post)
Senior Musician (SACB)
Silver Gilt on Red Backing, Service Dress
Gilt badge. Lyre with a wreath on red backing
Senior Musician
(Qualification/Post)
Senior Musician (SACB)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Round badge. Lyre with a wreath enclosed in a black circle
Principle Musician
Principle Musician
(Qualification/Post)
Principle Musician (SACB)
Bronze Gilt, Service Dress
Gilt badge. Lyre with a wreath
Principle Musician
(Qualification/Post)
Principle Musician (SACB)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Square badge. Lyre with a wreath
Chief Musician
Chief Musician
(Qualification/Post)
Chief Musician (SACB)
Bronze Gilt on Red Backing, Service Dress
Gilt Badge. Lyre with a wreath on a red backing.
Chief Musician
(Qualification/Post)
Chief Musician (SACB)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Square Badge. Lyre with a wreath enclosed in a black square.
Group Leader
Group Leader
(Qualification/Post)
Group Leader (SACB)
Silver Gilt
Silver Gilt badge. Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath.
Group Leader
(Qualification/Post)
Group Leader (SACB)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath.
Band Master
Band Master
(Qualification/Post)
Band Master (SACB)
Silver Gilt
Silver Gilt Badge. Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath.
Band Master
(Qualification/Post)
Band Master (SACB)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath enclosed within a black circle.
Music Director
Director of Music
(Qualification/Post)
SACB
Gold Gilt Badge, Service Dress
Gold Gilt Badge. Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath
Director of Music
(Qualification/Post)
SACB
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Square Badge. Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath
Senior Director
Senior Director of Music
(Qualification/Post)
SACB
Gold Gilt Badge on Red Backing, Service Dress
Gold Gilt Badge on red backing. Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath.
Senior Director of Music
(Qualification/Post)
SACB
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Square Badge. Lyre with a wreath, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath, enclosed in a black square.

Insignia: Chaplains

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Chaplain Accouterments

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Chaplain Accouterments
Headdress BERET - CHAPLAINS CORPS - SPECTRUM VIOLET SANDF Chaplain Corps Beret (Violet)
BADGE CAP - GENERAL OFFICER - CHAPLAIN GENERAL - REGULAR - GOLD WIRE EMBROIDERY SANDF Chaplain General Cap Badge
Branch of Service INSIGNIA - BRANCH OF SERVICE SA ARMY - COLLAR - CHAPLAINS - MMD - GILT South African Army Chaplain Collar Insignia - Branch of Service
LANYARD - CHAPLAINS - SPECTRUM VIOLET - MEN South African Army Chaplains Lanyard
Gorgets GORGET - PATCH SA ARMY - CHAPLAINS (NON STAFF QUALIFIED) SA Army Chaplains Gorget - Non Staff Qualified
GORGET - PATCH SA ARMY - CHAPLAINS - SPECTRUM VIOLET WITH GOLD LACE (STAFF QUALIFIED) SA Army Chaplains Gorget - Staff Qualified
GORGET - PATCH SA ARMY - GENERAL OFFICERS - CHAPLAINS - SPECTRUM VIOLET SA Army Chaplains Gorget - General Officers

Chaplain, Christian

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Chaplain, Christian
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C BADGE - RANK SA ARMY - CHAPLAINS - CHROME AND ENAMEL Chaplain Rank Badge - Chrome and Enamel
Dress No 5A Chaplain Rank Badge - Chrome and Enamel
Dress No 4 BADGE, RANK; CHAPLAINS, CHRISTIAN Chaplain Christian embossed badge[2]: 1–100 [j]
Qualification Qualification Chaplain Christian badge embossed Chaplain Christian badge

Chaplain, Hindu

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Chaplain, Hindu
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - HINDU CHAPLAIN Hindu Chaplain Shoulder Board - SA Army
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 BADGE, RANK; CHAPLAINS, HINDU Chaplain Hindu embossed badge[2]: 1–102 [k]
Qualification Chaplain Hindu badge embossed Chaplain Hindu badge

Chaplain, Jewish

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Chaplain, Jewish
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - JEWISH CHAPLAIN Jewish Chaplain Shoulder Board - SA Army
SANDF - BADGE - QUALIFICATION CHAPLAIN JEWISH FAITH Jewish Chaplain Qualification Badge - Service Dress
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 BADGE, RANK; CHAPLAINS, JEWISH Chaplain Jewish embossed badge[2]: 1–104 [l]
Qualification Chaplain Jewish badge embossed Chaplain Jewish badge

Chaplain, Muslim

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Chaplain, Muslim
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - MUSLIM CHAPLAIN Muslim Chaplain Shoulder Board - SA Army
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 BADGE, RANK; CHAPLAINS, MUSLIM
Qualification Chaplain Muslim badge embossed Chaplain Muslim badge

Branch of Service

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Branch of Service/Corps: Service Dress Insignia and Headress
Branch Insignia Beret
South African Artillery
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Badge - SA Artillery - Ubique - MMD
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Artillery (SAA) - Oxford Blue
Chaplains
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - Chaplains - MMD Chrome
SANDF Chaplain Corps Beret (Violet)
Ordnance Service Corps
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - Ordnance Service - MMD Chrome
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - Ordnance Service Corps (OSC) - Royal Blue
SA Infantry Corps (SAIC)
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Infantry Corps (SAIC) - Rifle Green
SA Staff Corps
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - Staff Corps - Olive Green
SA Ammunition Corps
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SA Ammunition Corps - MMD Chrome
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Ammunition Corps - Cedar Green
SA Army Intelligence
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SA Army Intelligence - MMD Chrome
SA Caterers Corps
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SA Caterers Corps; - MMD
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Catering Corps (SACC) - Petrol Blue
SA Armour Corps (SAAC)
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SAAC - MMD Chrome
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Armour Corps (SAAC) - Black
SA Air Defence Artillery (SAADA)
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SAADA - MMD Chrome
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Artillery (SAA) - Oxford Blue
SA Artillery Corps
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Artillery (SAA) - Oxford Blue
SA Corps of Military Police (SACMP)
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SACMP - MMD Chrome
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - Corps of Military Police (SACMP) - Guardsmen Red
SA Corps of Signals (SACS)
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SACS - MMD Chrome - Left
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SACS - MMD Chrome - Right
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Corps of Signals (SACS) - Light Bronze
SA Engineers Corps (SAEC)
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SAEC - MMD Chrome
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - SA Corps of Engineers (SAEC) - Oxford Blue
SANDF Intelligence
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - SANDF Intelligence - MMD Chrome
Technical Service Corps (TSC)
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - TSC - MMD Chrome - Left
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Branch Of Service SA Army - Collar - TSC - MMD Chrome - Right
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - Technical Service Corps (TSC) - Black
Personnel Service Corps (PSC)
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Organisational - Collar - Personnel Service Corps - MMD Chrome - Left
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Organisational - Collar - Personnel Service Corps - MMD Chrome - Right
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - Personnel Service Corps (PSC) - Harness Tan
National Ceremonial Guard
SANDF - INSIGNIA - SA Army - National Ceremonial Guard - Service Dress Cap Badge
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - National Ceremonial Guard (NCG) - Olive Green
SA Corps of Bandsmen (SACB)
SANDF - INSIGNIA - Badge - Cap - SA Army Band (SACB)
Paratroopers
SANDF - Beret - Men - SA Army - Paratroopers - Burgundy
SANDF Brassard (Red Cross)
SANDF - Brassard - Red Cross and Cammoflage - Non Reversible - Red and White

Rank Insignia

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Rank Insignia: Officers

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Officer's rank is made up of a few components, including the "Star" and the "Crest" (A part of the National Coat of Arms)

Elements of Officer's Rank: Service Dress
Description Insignia
9 Point Star SANDF - INSIGNIA - Rank - Officer - 9 Point Star - SA Army - Chrome, with Protea
Crest SANDF - INSIGNIA - Rank - Officer - SA Army - MMD - 30.0 mm Chrome - Crest - Left SANDF - INSIGNIA - Rank - Officer - SA Army - MMD - 30.0 mm Chrome - Crest - Right
MMD - Collar Badge - Cols BADGE - Insignia - Rank - MMD - Collar Badge - Cols - SA Army - Chrome - Left BADGE - Insignia - Rank - MMD - Collar Badge - Cols - SA Army - Chrome - right
Rank - Officer - SA Army - General SANDF - INSIGNIA - Rank - Officer - SA Army - General - MMD - Chrome - Left SANDF - INSIGNIA - Rank - Officer - SA Army - General - MMD - Chrome - Right

General

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Rank: General
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C SHOULDER BOARD, SA ARMY; GENERAL South African Army General Rank shoulder boards
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, GENERAL General embossed badge Left General embossed badge Right[2]: 1–106 [m]

Lt General

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Rank: Lt General
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - LIEUTENANT GENERAL South African Army Lt General Rank
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, LIEUTENANT GENERAL Lt General embossed badge[2]: 1–108 [n]

Major General

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Rank: Major General
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - MAJOR GENERAL South African Army Major General Rank Shoulder Board for Service Dress
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, MAJOR GENERAL Major General embossed badge[2]: 1–110 [o]

Brigadier General

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Rank: Brigadier General
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - BRIGADIER GENERAL South African Army Brigadier General Rank Shoulder Board for Service Dress
Dress No 5A
  • BADGE - Insignia - Rank - MMD - Collar Badge - Cols - SA Army - Chrome - Left
  • SANDF - INSIGNIA - Rank - Officer - 9 Point Star - SA Army - Chrome, with Protea
  • SANDF - INSIGNIA - Rank - Officer - SA Army - General - MMD - Chrome - Left
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, BRIGADIER GENERAL Brigadier General embossed badge[2]: 1–112 [p]

Colonel

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Rank: Colonel
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - COLONEL Service Dress Shoulder Board for a Colonel in the SA Army
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, COLONEL Colonel embossed badge[2]: 1–114 [q]

Lieutenant Colonel

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Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - LIEUTENANT COLONEL Service Dress Shoulder Board for a Lt Colonel in the SA Army
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, LIEUTENANT COLONEL Lt Colonel embossed badge[2]: 1–116 [r]

Major

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Rank: Major
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - MAJOR Service Dress Shoulder Board for a Major in the SA Army
Dress No 5A SANDF - INSIGNIA - Rank - Officer - SA Army - MMD - 30.0 mm Chrome - Crest - Left SANDF - INSIGNIA - Rank - Officer - SA Army - MMD - 30.0 mm Chrome - Crest - Right
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, OFFICER, MAJOR Major embossed badge[2]: 1–118 [s]

Captain

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Rank: Captain
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - CAPTAIN Service Dress Shoulder Board for a Captain in the SA Army
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, CAPTAIN Captain embossed badge[2]: 1–120 [t]

Lieutenant

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Rank: Lieutenant
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - LIEUTENANT Service Dress Shoulder Board for a Lieutenant in the SA Army
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, LIEUTENANT Lieutenant embossed badge[2]: 1–122 [u]

Second Lieutenant

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Rank: Second Lieutenant
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - SECOND LIEUTENANT Service Dress Shoulder Board for a 2nd Lieutenant in the SA Army
Dress No 5A SANDF - INSIGNIA - Rank - Officer - 9 Point Star - SA Army - Chrome, with Protea
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, 2ND LIEUTENANT 2nd Lieutenant embossed badge[2]: 1–124 [v]

Candidate Officer

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Candidate Officer
Candidate Officer
Country South Africa
Service branch South African Army
AbbreviationCO
Rank groupJunior Officers
RankCandidate Officer
Pay gradeSubstantive rank
Next higher rank2nd Lieutenant
Next lower rankNone
Equivalent ranksMidshipman
Rank: Candidate Officer
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C SHOULDER BOARD - SA ARMY - CANDIDATE OFFICER Service Dress Shoulder Board for a Candidate Officer in the SA Army
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, CANDIDATE OFFICER (CO) Candidate Officer embossed badge[2]: 1–126 [w]

Rank Insignia: Warrant Officers

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Warrant Officer Insignia
Description Insignia
Collar Badge, Service Dress - Senior Warrant SANDF - INSIGNIA - SA Army - MMD - Collar Badge - Senior Warrant Officer

SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 1 (Master Chief Warrant Officer)

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Rank: Master Chief Warrant Officer
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C INSIGNIA - RANK - WARRANT OFFICER - COAT OF ARMS - TEAR DROP - WO 1 — MASTER CHIEF Service Dress Rank Insignia of a Master Chief Warrant Officer in the SA Army
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 1/MASTER CHIEF WO Master Chief Warrant Officer embossed badge[2]: 1–128 [x]

SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 2 (Senior Chief Warrant Officer)

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Rank: Senior Chief Warrant Officer
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C INSIGNIA - RANK - WARRANT OFFICER - COAT OF ARMS - TEAR DROP - WO 1 — SENIOR CHIEF Senior Chief Warrant Officer - Service Dress - Rank Insignia
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 2/SENIOR CHIEF WO Senior Chief Warrant Officer embossed badge[2]: 1–130 [y]

SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 3 (Chief Warrant Officer)

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Rank: Chief Warrant Officer
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C INSIGNIA - RANK - WARRANT OFFICER - COAT OF ARMS - TEAR DROP - WO 1 — CHIEF Chief Warrant Officer - Service Dress - Rank Insignia
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 3/CHIEF WO Chief Warrant Officer embossed badge[2]: 1–132 [z]

SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 4a (Master Warrant Officer)

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Rank: Master Warrant Officer
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C INSIGNIA - RANK - WARRANT OFFICER - COAT OF ARMS - TEAR DROP - WO 1 — MASTER Master Warrant Officer - Service Dress - Rank Insignia
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 4A/MASTER WO Master Warrant Officer embossed badge[2]: 1–134 [aa]

SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 4b (Senior Warrant Officer)

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Rank: Senior Warrant Officer
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C INSIGNIA - RANK - OFFICER - COAT OF ARMS - TEAR DROP - WO 1 — SENIOR Senior Warrant Officer - Service Dress - Rank Insignia
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 4B/SENIOR WO Senior Warrant Officer embossed badge[2]: 1–136 [ab]

SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 (Warrant Officer 1st Class)

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Warrant Officer Class 1
WOI (1951–2002)
WO 1
Country South Africa
Service branch South African Army
AbbreviationWO1, Sgt Major,
Rank groupWarrant Officer
RankWarrant officer class 1
Pay gradeOR-10
Next higher rankSenior Warrant Officer
Next lower rankWarrant officer class 2
Equivalent ranks
  • Sgt Major
  • RSM
  • Post name
Rank: Warrant Officer 1st Class
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C INSIGNIA - RANK - WARRANT OFFICER - COAT OF ARMS - TEAR DROP - WO 1 Warrant Officer Class One - Service Dress - Rank Insignia
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 Warrant Officer 1st Class embossed badge[2]: 1–138 [ac]

SANDF Rank Insignia WO2 (Warrant Officer 2nd Class)

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Warrant Officer Class 2
WOII (1951–2002)
WO II
Country South Africa
Service branch South African Army
AbbreviationWO2, Sgt Major
Rank groupWarrant Officer
RankWarrant officer class 2
Pay gradeOR-8
Next higher rankWarrant Officer Class 2
Next lower rankStaff Sergeant
Equivalent ranksSgt Major
Rank: Warrant Officer 2nd Class
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C INSIGNIA - RANK - WARRANT OFFICER - COAT OF ARMS - OVAL - WO 2 Warrant Officer Class Two - Service Dress - Rank Insignia
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO2 Warrant Officer 2nd Class embossed badge[2]: 1–140 [ad]

Rank Insignia: NCOs

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Staff Sergeant

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Staff Sergeant
Staff Sergeant (1994–2002)
Staff Sergeant
Country South Africa
Service branch South African Army
AbbreviationS/Sgt
Rank groupSenior NCO
RankStaff Sergeant
Pay gradeOR6
Next higher rankWarrant Officer Class I
Next lower rankSergeant
Equivalent ranks
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C INSIGNIA - RANK - NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER SA ARMY - STAFF SERGEANT - SERVICE DRESS Staff Sergeant Rank - SA Army Service Dress
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, STAFF SERGEANT Staff Sergeant embossed badge[2]: 1–142 [ae]

Sergeant

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Sergeant
Sergeant (1994–2002)
Sergeant
One who serves (serviens)
Country South Africa
Service branch South African Army
AbbreviationSgt
Rank groupSenior NCO
RankSergeant
Pay gradeOR5
Next higher rankStaff Sergeant
Next lower rankCorporal
Equivalent ranksPetty officer
Rank: Sergeant
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C INSIGNIA - RANK - NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER SA ARMY - SERGEANT - SERVICE DRESS Sergeant Rank - SA Army Service Dress
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, SERGEANT Sergeant embossed badge[2]: 1–144 [af]

Corporal

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Corporal
Corporal (1994–2002)
Corporal (Field Dress)
Country South Africa
Service branch South African Army
AbbreviationCpl
Rank groupJunior NCO
RankCorporal
Pay gradeOR4
Next higher rankSergeant
Next lower rankLance Corporal
Equivalent ranksBombardier Leading Seaman
Rank: Corporal
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C INSIGNIA - RANK - NONCOMISSIONED OFFICER SA ARMY - CORPORAL - SERVICE DRESS Corporal Rank - SA Army Service Dress
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, CORPORAL Corporal embossed badge[2]: 1–144 [ag]

Lance Corporal

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Lance Corporal
Lance Corporal (Service Dress)
Lance Corporal (1994–2002)
Country South Africa
Service branch South African Army
AbbreviationL/Cpl
Rank groupJunior NCO
RankLance Corporal
Pay gradeOR3
Next higher rankCorporal
Next lower rankPrivate
Equivalent ranksLance Bombardier Able Seaman
Rank: Lance Corporal
Dress No 1 – 3 and 5C INSIGNIA - RANK - NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER SA ARMY - LANCE CORPORAL - SERVICE DRESS Lance Corporal Rank - SA Army Service Dress
Dress No 5A
Dress No 4 INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, LANCE CORPORAL Lance Corporal embossed badge[2]: 1–144 [ah]

SAMHS

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Proficiency insignia of the South African Military Health Service

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Service Dress SAMHS Proficiency badges
Medical Doctor
(Qualification)
Chest Insignia
Gilt and Enamel
Nurse
(Qualification)
Chest Insignia
Gilt and Enamel
OPS Medic
(Qualification)
Chest Insignia
Gilt and Enamel
Pharmacist
(Qualification)
Chest Insignia
Gilt and Enamel
Psychologist
(Qualification)
Chest Insignia
Gilt and Enamel
Veterinarian
(Qualification)
Chest Insignia
Gilt and Enamel
Welfare Officer
(Qualification)
Chest Insignia
Gilt and Enamel
Health Inspector
(Qualification)
Chest Insignia
Gilt and Enamel
Ancillary Health
(Qualification)
Chest Insignia
Gilt and Enamel
Farrier
(Qualification)
Chest Insignia
Gilt and Enamel
Administrative
(Qualification)
Chest Insignia
Gilt and Enamel

7 Medical Battalion Group

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Service Dress SAMHS 7 Medical Battalion Proficiency badges
Medical Doctor
7 MED

(Qualification)
Chest Insignia
Gilt and Enamel
Dagger instead of a staff
OPS Medic
7 MED

(Qualification)
Chest Insignia
Gilt and Enamel
Dagger instead of a staff

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ SA ARMY ORDER: CHIEF ARMY CORPORATE SERVICES (SAAO/C ARMY CORP SVC/CER/317/07) MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING OF DRESS REGULATIONS AND DRESS INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SA ARMY, MEN AND WOMEN. South African Army. June 2007.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z SOUTH AFRICAN ARMY UNIFORM SYSTEM CATALOGUE. Department of Defence (South Africa). 22 June 2011.
  3. ^ Tylden, G. Major (1955). "Badges, Buttons and Shoulder Titles of South African Regiments: From the Parkyn Collection". Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research. 33 (136): 162–167. JSTOR 44226309. Retrieved 13 January 2023 – via JSTOR.
  4. ^ Owen, Colin R. (1990). The Military Badges and Insignia of Southern Africa (1st ed.). Chimperie Agencies (published 1 January 1990). ISBN 9780620154383.
  5. ^ "HONOURS AND AWARDS AS RECOGNITION FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE RENDERED". Reserve Force Division. Archived from the original on 17 April 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  6. ^ a b Wall, Dudley, Col (15 October 2007). "Starting Out" Collecting South African Militaria (3rd ed.). Just Done Productions Publishing. ISBN 978-1-9201-6970-1. Archived from the original on 23 November 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "7 Medical Battalion Group – a unique unit" (PDF). The South African Soldier. 3. 15. Department of Defence (South Africa): 38–39. 2008. ISSN 1609-5014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2011.

Notes

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  1. ^ NSN-18–187–0476
  2. ^ Publication Number - ICC 702/2
  3. ^ Please note that in spite of extensive research, no criteria for the award of these badges can be found
  4. ^ Old style "Browns"
  5. ^ General Officer Commanding
  6. ^ The badge description for Instructor/Advanced in the Dress regulations and the Uniform catalogue conflict. Updated description to match the badge
  7. ^ a b c d e f Delegated to the Officer Commanding 44 Parachute Regiment
  8. ^ Possibly 6 South African Infantry Battalion
  9. ^ Officer Commanding
  10. ^ CD502 — BADGE, RANK; CHAPLAINS, CHRISTIAN
  11. ^ CD502 — BADGE, RANK; CHAPLAINS, HINDU
  12. ^ CD502 — BADGE, RANK; CHAPLAINS, JEWISH
  13. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, GENERAL
  14. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, LIEUTENANT GENERAL
  15. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, MAJOR GENERAL
  16. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, BRIGADIER GENERAL
  17. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, COLONEL
  18. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, LIEUTENANT COLONEL
  19. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, OFFICER, MAJOR
  20. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, CAPTAIN
  21. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, LIEUTENANT
  22. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, 2ND LIEUTENANT
  23. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, CANDIDATE OFFICER (CO)
  24. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 1/MASTER CHIEF WO
  25. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 2/SENIOR CHIEF WO
  26. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 3/CHIEF WO
  27. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 4A/MASTER WO
  28. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1 LEVEL 4B/SENIOR WO
  29. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO1
  30. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, WO2
  31. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, STAFF SERGEANT
  32. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, SERGEANT, CORPORAL AND LANCE CORPORAL
  33. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, SERGEANT, CORPORAL AND LANCE CORPORAL
  34. ^ CD502 — INSIGNIA, RANK, COLLAR, SERGEANT, CORPORAL AND LANCE CORPORAL