Regiment Molopo | |
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Active | 1960-1991 |
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Allegiance | |
Branch | |
Type | Armoured Regiment |
Part of |
South African Armoured Corps Army Conventional Reserve |
Garrison/HQ | Zeerust Mafikeng |
Motto(s) | Gewapen maar Regverdig (Armed but Just) |
Equipment | Eland 90 armoured car |
Battle honours |
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Insignia | |
Beret Colour | Black |
Armour Squadron emblems |
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Armour beret bar circa 1992 |
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Regiment Molopo was an armoured regiment of the South African Army. As a reserve unit, it had a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit.
History[]
Origin[]
Regiment Molopo was raised in 1960 as an armoured regiment equipped with armoured cars.
Border War[]
Regiment Molopo saw active service in the South West Africa/Angola campaign.[1] The regiment participated in Operation Askari and Operation Moduler. It provided elements to combine with Regiment Mooirivier to form a composite unit of Eland 90 amoured cars under the command of Task Force Victor.
Brigade affiliation[]
Regiment Molopo was affiliated with 73 Motorised Brigade from 1983 until 1991.
Dibandment[]
Regiment Molopo closed around 1991 and it memorabilia and colours were transferred to the Pretoria Regiment for safekeeping.[2]
Regimental symbols[]
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Operations[]
Regiment Molopo participated in a number of operations including :
References[]
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The original article can be found at Regiment Molopo and the edit history here.