{"product_id":"sap-tracker-spoorsnyer-shield-patch-south-african-police-original-2","title":"SAP Tracker \/ Spoorsnyer Shield Patch — South African Police (Original) #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuine, \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal\u003c\/strong\u003e and exceptionally rare \u003cstrong\u003eSAP Tracker \/ Spoorsnyer\u003c\/strong\u003e unit shield patch from the South African Police Bush War era. Woven construction, dark green with a distinctive yellow\/gold border. Centre features two large black \u003cstrong\u003ebare footprints\u003c\/strong\u003e — the iconic symbol of the tracking unit. Text curved at top reads \u003cstrong\u003e\"SPOORSNYER\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (Afrikaans for 'track cutter') and at bottom \u003cstrong\u003e\"TRACKER\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SAP Tracker unit was one of the most elite and secretive specialist units of the Border War era, operating deep in the bush to follow and intercept SWAPO insurgent tracks across South West Africa (now Namibia). Their skill set was unique, their patches extraordinarily hard to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the end of apartheid and the political transformation of South Africa, the unit was disbanded and \u003cstrong\u003emost insignia, uniforms, and unit items were destroyed or lost\u003c\/strong\u003e. Original Tracker patches are among the most sought-after pieces of South African law enforcement and military history. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an original piece, not a replica.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Original woven shield patch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit: SAP Tracker \/ Spoorsnyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Two bare footprints on dark green shield with yellow\/gold border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: South African Bush War \/ Border War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthenticity: Original — not a reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blade Tactical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46155488559164,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/1385\/9388\/files\/IMG_5529_0bd7b334-d889-45ee-8f81-0892de346765.jpg?v=1789304229","url":"https:\/\/bladetactical.store\/products\/sap-tracker-spoorsnyer-shield-patch-south-african-police-original-2","provider":"Blade Tactical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}