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RSA (Post -1994): South African Army Armour Formation

RSA (Post -1994): South African Army Armour FormationRSA (Post -1994): South African Army Armour Formation
Form: Circular.
By: ?
Date: 1996 (?)
Ref:  Laidlaw: 0286;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
39.6 mmBronze28,5 gm$6

Edge: Plain.

Obverse: Badge of the South African Army Armour Formation: mailed fist within a wreath with Protea at the top and motto: ""PECTO SICUT FERRO" " below. Legend on a raised band: "SOUTH AFRICAN ARMY ARMOUR FORMATION".

Reverse: Silhouette of a tank, left. Legend on a raised band above: "WITH COMPLIMENTS" and below between stops: "GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING".

Notes: Possibly issue on 1 October 1996 when the new badge was introduced during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Corps.