Country of Origin: South West Africa
Time Period: 1977–1989
Battle / War: South African Border War
Product Condition: New
Product Dimensions (cm): 5.2 (L) x 3.0(B) x 1.0 (H) 3.8 (L) x 3.5 (B) x 0.6 (H)
A matched set of oxidised silver insignia from the South West Africa Tactical Force (SWATF), comprising a cap badge and a pair of mechanical-themed collar badges. The cap badge features the iconic Oryx (Gemsbok) head above the scroll inscribed “PERGAMUS” (Latin: “We Advance”), symbolic of the mobile, proactive doctrine of SWATF units. The collar badges depict a trio of interlocking gears, identifying the wearer as part of an engineering or technical support element — likely motor transport, field maintenance, or mechanical engineering corps within the Tactical Force structure. These subdued, oxidised variants were favoured for operational dress and low-visibility wear in the field.