Can anyone help identify this beret and arm flash?
 

Can anyone help identify this beret badge and arm flash?

The beret badge could be ‘Thabazimbi’ but I’m not sure.

Thank you.

I would say both are South African items.
Jerry

First thoughts on beret badge is Sri Lankan/Tamil Tiger connection ?


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No both are South African.

The beret badge is either armoured or a commando unit from of the bantustans.

Sorry , hadn't noticed which section this was. :o

The ‘Thabazimbi’ unit had a enamelled shoulder flash with a side profile of a Leopard but it’s of a different design.

Both South African :
- the badge belongs to 121 Battalion, SA Infantry Corps
- the flash belongs to the Intelligence College.

Much appreciated Arthur.

Would you by any chance know what these are?

1 - Swartland Commando
2 - Natal Command Maintenance Unit
3 - 84 Signal Unit
4 - SA Armoured Corps (former badge)
5 - SA Military Intelligence Service.

Arthur, very much appreciated.

The ‘Swartland Commando’ flash caused some confusion as someone had written ‘‘Western Province Command Catering Corps’ on the reverse.

Arthur is spot on with all. Regards Andrew

You may wish to check the link to an album of SA badge cards that I posted some time ago. https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...p?albumid=2704

The 84 Signals has the small 84 Brigade Command Bar above it.

I was with 84 Brigade HQ Unit for my National Service, based in Durban.

Brian