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Old 04-09-11, 07:45 AM
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Hi all,

can anyone identify this badge.

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The language is Tswana and it means "People from different cultures working for the nation." I dont think its military but close.

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Old 04-09-11, 09:35 AM
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Hello Iain

The badge is in Owen 2781 and there is a spear point missing from it.
It is to the Bophuthatswana Defence Force.

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Old 04-09-11, 11:27 AM
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Hi Dave,

thanks for the ID, I've never noticed it when I've been scrolling through Owen's but then I tend not to look too much at the latter entries as they are more obscure. I actually thought it may be Botswana Parks boards.

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Old 04-09-11, 02:59 PM
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Hi Iain, you will see the leopards head in many Bophuthatswana badges. The Botswana Parks Board is no. 3597. I agree that the back section of Owen is a bit mixed up, but I suppose that at least it is there. Regards Andrew
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Old 04-09-11, 10:15 PM
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Hi Andrew, thanks, I just never expected it to be there. Just shows, never take anything for granted!!
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