15 South African Infantry Battalion

15 South African Infantry Battalion
Active 1994 -
Country  South Africa
Branch  South African 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”.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Engelbrecht, Leon (2007). A guide to the SANDF - unpublished manuscript. Johannesburg. p. Chapter 9C, p.8.