Indian Combat Swimmer breast badge, manufactured in cast brass and associated with specialist military diving and combat-swimmer personnel in India. Combat-swimmer insignia relates to the training and operational capabilities required for underwater reconnaissance, covert approaches and other specialist amphibious tasks. Such badges form part of the broader tradition of qualification insignia worn by military personnel who have completed specialised training.
The badge is constructed in cast brass, giving the design a solid, three-dimensional appearance. Its breast-badge format distinguishes it from conventional cap and collar insignia, and it is of interest to collectors of Indian military badges, specialist qualification insignia and modern South Asian militaria.
Dimensions
Approx. 68mm high x 32mm wide.
Condition
Very good overall condition; however, relatively crude.
