subsequent version with a green backing was suggested which was to be for internal duties. This version was never authorised and the yellow badge was awarded for all operational deployments. The badge consisted of a dagger with three diagonal lightning bolts in red across it. A subdued version was produced for wear on nutria (brown's) uniforms. With the introduction of camouflage, a new version was produced on green thatching. This knife point always faced the heart of the wearer. Companies Each company or element in the Battalion (group) had its own flag and identifying badge. Leadership Honoris Crux recipients Battle Honours Further developments From 61 Mech's success, 62 Mechanised Battalion Group and 63 Mechanised Battalion Group, were developed, encompassing similar battlegroup principles. Theoretically the three units would have formed 60 Brigade, South Africa's highly mobile brigade level response to a full conventional attack on South West Africa. See also Notes References Other sources External links Battalions of South Africa Military units and formations established in 1978 Military units and formations disestablished in 2005 Military units and formations of South Africa in the Border War