South West Africa Territorial Force Headquarters Oxidised Silver Cap Badge Edged Weapons The enamel badge is mounted

The enamel badge is mounted on a military-style olive green cloth backing

particularly during times of civil unrest and guerrilla warfare

The design prioritised strength

Rare Tanzanian recce copy

particularly among headquarters

South West Africa Territorial Force Headquarters Oxidised Silver Cap Badge Edged Weapons The enamel badge is mountedSWATF A rare example of the oxidised silver finish cap badge worn by personnel assigned to the Headquarters of the South West Africa Territorial Force (SWATF). The badge depicts the head of a Oryx (Gemsbok), a national symbol of South West Africa, with elongated vertical horns and a base scroll inscribed with the Latin "Pergamus" Produced in subdued (blackened silvered) metal for field or service dress use, this variant was typically worn by staff or