{"product_id":"original-south-african-sadf-marine-qualification-badge","title":"South African SADF Marine Qualification Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original South African SADF Marine Qualification Badge is genuine military surplus from the 1980s Border War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e1 Marine Brigade History\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in the early 1980s, this \u003cb\u003equalification badge\u003c\/b\u003e was awarded to 1 Marine Brigade personnel upon completing basic training during the South African Border War. The unit served as \u003cb\u003eamphibious light infantry\u003c\/b\u003e and harbour defence before being disbanded in 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDesign and Metal Fittings\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe badge features a central \u003cb\u003eglobe grid pattern\u003c\/b\u003e framed by a \u003cb\u003elaurel wreath\u003c\/b\u003e and a slanted \u003cb\u003enaval anchor\u003c\/b\u003e motif. It has an antique brass finish and measures \u003cb\u003e4cm by 4cm\u003c\/b\u003e. Two rear pin posts provide secure attachment to a jacket or display board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDisplay and Collection Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis badge is ideal for \u003cb\u003emilitaria collectors\u003c\/b\u003e, Border War historians, and military jacket customisation. It offers a rare piece of \u003cb\u003eSouth African naval history\u003c\/b\u003e from a unit that existed for only one decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd this rare South African Marine badge to your military insignia collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56040824865153,"sku":"SKU7945B","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/948035ec467df8ffe83caff8da6eefbd.webp?v=1785919730","url":"https:\/\/forces-uniform-and-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/original-south-african-sadf-marine-qualification-badge","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}