South Africa Wars

Early second type in gun metal finish
Pins intact
Worn on the breast.

Cloth embroidered in nutria
54 Battalion was formed as one of a few Modular Battalions in 1976. It was based at Eenhana in SWA with a core of Permanent Force officers and NCOs on 2- to 4-year tours, and National Servicemen in their second year of service. 54 Battalion’s main responsibility was to secure the area around Eenhana