Bambatha Rifles
The Bambatha Rifles (formerly the Witwatersrand Rifles) is a reserve mechanised infantry regiment of the South African Army.
| Bambatha Rifles Witwatersrand Rifles | |
|---|---|
SANDF Witwatersrand Rifles emblem | |
| Active | 1 May 1903–present |
| Country | South Africa |
| Allegiance |
|
| Branch |
|
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Mechanised infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Part of | South African Infantry Formation Army Reserve |
| Garrison/HQ | Germiston |
| Motto(s) | Pro Deo et Patria (Latin) (For God and Country) |
| March | Within a mile O' Edinburgh town |
| Anniversaries | 1 May 1903 (Regimental Day) |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Col. (Hon) J.L. Job, SM MMM JCD |
| Insignia | |
| Company level Insignia | |
| SA Mechanised Infantry beret bar circa 1992 | SA mechanised infantry beret bar circa 1992 |
| Abbreviation | BR |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.