The pieces are in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Graphic Design Relief is present and ddetailed.Insignia remains in a Good State and has been utilised. Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Plaque is attested & Nutria Glengarry 'Bonnie' is complete.
SOLD AS IS- NO RETURNS
ITEMS ARE ATTESTED ON PLAQUE
FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR USAGE
INSPECT PICTURES CAREFULLY AS THEY FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.
ORIGIN : SADF
COMPOSITION: Wood / Nutria Cotton
YEAR: 1980
UNIT : 31 Battalion / 201 Battalion (Bushmen)
RECIPIENT: Major-General Deon. James Mortimer
2 x Pieces ( Unit Plaque & Regimental Miniature Glengarry )
An EXCELLENT example of a RARE Border War, 1980s SADF 31 Battalion, Unit Plaque & Regimental Miniature Glengarry 'Bonnie' attested to Maj. General Deon J. Mortimer. These pieces appear to be in a VF/F state , with detailed Relief on obverse. All nomenclature present. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Original wooden presentation plaque evident with Recipient Name. The Miniature Nutria 'Bonnie' Cap features the Regimental Colours.
The Unit known as 31 Battalion/ 201 Battalion was formed alongside 32 Battalion in 1976 - consisting of Primarily Bushmen Soldiers from Angola. These personnel functioned as elite Trackers and light-infantry alongside their more renowned sister Unit.
The Recipient, Major-General Deon James Mortimer - was Chief of Army : Staff Logistics. This officer was responsible for all logistical requirements of the Defence Force.
The post was created in 1974, by Lt. General H.P. Laubscher , appointing Mortimer to this role. General Mortimer testified at the TRC ( Truth & Reconciliation Commission) in the late 1990s on behalf of the former SADF.
Deon James Mortimer, joined the Union Defence Force in 1956 at the Army Gymnasium; before attending the Military Academy in Stellenbosch in 1957. He was a candidate Officer , being the first South African to enter the Army with a Degree of Bachelor of Military Science Cum Laude.
Mortimer was Commissioned as a Lieutenant, at the Saldanah Bay Ceremony and was selected to join as a visiting Officer at the U.S. Army Officer Training Course (2nd Infantry Division) , Fort Benning , Georgia in 1963. He completed the U.S. Army Ranger Course and Leadership skills program - qualifying as a Parachutist at Fort Bragg. North Carolina.
This Officer served as a Military Attache, to Spain, Portugal, visiting Mozambique, Angola & Equatorial Guinea during the Colonial Conflict. In 1959 , he was inducted into the Disa-Orde , as a Ridder or 'Knight' with Certificate.
During the Border War in SWA/ Angola, Major General Mortimer provided direct assistance to the SA Army Infantry School , 31 Battalion (201), 32 Battalion- as well as - 1 Parachute Battalion & 44 Parachute Brigade.
The ideal addition to any SADF Border War Era , General Officer's Memorabilia collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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