South African Defence Force (SADF) R4 Magazine Pouch Edged Weapons U-with-arrow Union Defence Force marking

U-with-arrow Union Defence Force marking present

head turned to the right (heraldically left)

and white vertical stripes—typical of Bophuthatswana service decorations

though not military in issuance

South African Defence Force (SADF) R4 Magazine Pouch Edged Weapons U-with-arrow Union Defence Force markingAn original SADF issue R4 magazine pouch in heavy khaki canvas, designed to carry two 35 round R4 R5 magazines. The pouch features dual rear belt loops with snap fastener, and a canvas securing strap with metal buckle to keep magazines firmly in place under field conditions. The R4 rifle, a South African adaptation of the Israeli Galil, was introduced in the late 1970s and became the standard service rifle of the SADF during the Border War. These