15 South African Infantry Battalion Active
1994 - Country
South Africa Branch
South Africa Army Type
Motorised infantry Garrison/HQ
Thohoyandou , Limpopo Superimposed on a Western European-traditional-shape shield, top half green and bottom half black, an elephant's head.[1]
Elephant
15 South African Infantry Battalion is a motorised infantry unit of the South African Army .
This battalion was established in 1994 from the ranks of the former Venda Defence Force .[1] The unit badge reflects its location. Thohoyandou means “head of the elephant”.
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