SADF Commando Corps Beret Flash “Balkie” – Green/Saffron/Green – 2nd Pattern
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South African Commando Corps beret bar (balkie) with green-saffron-green enamel, SADF era.
This item is a balkie (beret bar flash) of the South African Defence Force (SADF) Commandos. The design features a green-saffron-green layout and is a recognised item of South African military insignia from the Border War era.
This example belongs to the SADF Commando Corps, which formed the rural, local part-time units within the defence structure. The pattern shown is identified as the larger 2nd pattern of the commando beret bar. A smaller 1st pattern also existed.
The flash was worn as a metal and enamel bar on the dark green beret of SADF Commandos.
Condition: As per images
Size: As per images with ruler
Material: Metal with enamel
Era / Type: SADF Commando Corps beret flash, 2nd pattern
Additional Notes: Green-saffron-green enamel, Border War period
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