1 Special Service Battalion
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1 Special Service Battalion (usually abbreviated to 1SSB) is an armoured regiment of the South African Army and only one of two such in its regular force. The Regiment is based at Tempe near Bloemfontein.
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Active | 1 May 1933 – present |
Country | South Africa |
Branch | South African Army |
Type | Armoured |
Part of | South African Armoured Formation |
Garrison/HQ | Tempe 29°05′0″S 26°11′0″E |
Nickname(s) | 1 SSB 1 SDB |
Motto(s) | Eendrag Maakt Mag (Unity is Strength) |
Colors | Orange over Blue which must be divided by Silver and where it is not possible to use silver white will be used in place |
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Website | www.saarmour.co.za |
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Cap Badge | A spray of three protea flowers, bound by a ribbon bearing the initials and motto |
Beret Colour | Black |
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Armour beret bar c. 1992 |
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It was previously known in Afrikaans as 1 Spesiale Diens Bataljon (1 SDB).