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HISTORY The regiment was founded by Peter Lawrence Goudie in 1939 , who recruited 1,400 men within six weeks and also raised the funds to equip them with Highland uniforms. During World War II the regiment, as part of 7 South African Infantry Brigade, took part in "Operation Rose", the invasion of Madagascar by South African forces in June 1942 . As far as is known, this is the first (and only) Amphibious Operation in which South African troops ever participated. REGIMENTAL SYMBOLS Uniform: Headdress: khaki balmoral, black glengarry; Tourie (on both): bottle green. Tartan: Hunting Stewart (kilt); Sporran: white with two black tails. Hose: green with tops of regimental tartan, green garter flashes. BATTLE HONOURS
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