Christiana Commando

Christiana Commando was a light infantry regiment of the South African Army.

Although mainly used for area protection in the Western Transvaal, this commando together with Stellaland, Kalahari, Bloemhof, Schweizer-Reneke and De La Rey Commandos formed a joint operational company that was deployed to the Owamboland region in South West Africa during the Border War.

The unit resorted under the command of the SADF's Group 20.

[1][2] The Commando system was phased out between 2003 and 2008 "because of the role it played in the apartheid era", according to the Minister of Safety and Security Charles Nqakula.

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SADF era Christiana Commando insignia
SADF era Christiana Commando insignia