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SANDF Youngsfield General Support Base metal pocket flash identifying the Western Cape support installation. Collectable South African military base insignia.
This item is a metal pocket flash for the SANDF General Support Base (GSB) Youngsfield, located in the Western Cape. Although many flashes originate from the SADF era, this one specifically represents the post-1994 SANDF structure, while still following the traditional shield format common to metal pocket flashes.
Youngsfield Military Base, situated near Ottery in Cape Town, serves as a General Support Base responsible for:
Logistical support
Administrative services
Maintenance and base support
It provides resources and operational backing for several units stationed there, including Regiment Westelike Provinsie and Regiment Oranjerivier, among others.
These pocket flashes are collected for their association with specific bases rather than combat or infantry units, making them an interesting category within South African militaria collecting.
Origin: South Africa
Force: SANDF
Base: Youngsfield General Support Base (GSB)
Type: Pocket flash (metal)
Function: Base identification insignia
Location: Ottery, Cape Town
Condition: As per images
Size: As per image with ruler
Material: Metal
Condition visible in photographs. Images form part of the description.
All information provided is given to the best of my knowledge and may be incorrect.
