South Africa (SADF) Army Diver Proficiency Badge 1st Pattern Bronze

South Africa (SADF) Army Diver Proficiency Badge 1st Pattern in Bronze worn by Recce Divers. Ultra rare badge. The Army Diver (1 Recce) badge was approved in 1973. These regular size Army Diver badges were only issued to S.A. Army Recce Operators. No Navy Divers received these badges, because the objective of the Navy Diver was defensive (rescue/mine clearance) & support (maintenance & repair). The Recces objective was offensive (infiltration/sabotage) & reconnaissance (observation). Initially, this badge was officially proposed as a 1 RECCE DIVER badge, but was amended to ARMY DIVER badge.