RSA (Pre-1994): South West Africa Territory Force
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Date:
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1989 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0598;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 51.4 mm | Yellow Bronze | 50.0 gm | $25 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Arms of South West Africa (160-1990) with antelope supporters and crest and motto: "VIRIBUS UNITIS".
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Reverse:
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In large letter across: “1989” across. Legend above: “SWA Gebiedsmag”, and below: “SWA Territory Force”.
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Notes:
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The South West African Territory Force (SWATF) was an extension or auxiliary of the South African Defence Force set up to combat the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO), a liberation terrorist movement seeking independence. It was formed on 1 August 1980 from Southwest Africans already serving in the SADF and civilian personnel. The force was disbanded in 1989 in advance of SWA becoming the newly independent Namibia.
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