South Africa (SADF) Army Diver Proficiency Badge 2nd Pattern in Brass

South Africa (SADF) Army Diver Proficiency Badge 2nd Pattern in Brass worn by Recce Divers 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.