Natal Field Artillery
| Natal Field Artillery | |||
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SANDF Natal Field Artillery emblem
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| Active | September 1862 to present | ||
| Country |
 South Africa
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| Type | Reserve artillery | ||
| Role | Medium (self propelled) Artillery (G6) | ||
| Part of |
South African Army Artillery Formation Army Conventional Reserve |
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| Garrison/HQ | Lord's Grounds, Durban 29°51′1.7454″S 31°1′22.08″E / 29.850484833°S 31.0228000°ECoordinates: 29°51′1.7454″S 31°1′22.08″E / 29.850484833°S 31.0228000°E | ||
| Motto(s) |
Armis Arte Audacia (With Arms, Skill and Bravery) |
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| Equipment | GV6 155 mm self-propelled howitzer | ||
| Engagements |
Second Anglo-Boer War World War I World War II South African Border War |
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| Commanders | |||
| Current commander |
Major Craig Nel | ||
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| Collar Badge | Bursting grenade with seven flames | ||
| Beret Colour | Oxford Blue | ||
| Artillery Battery Emblems |  |
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| Artillery Beret Bar circa 1992 |  |
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The Natal Field Artillery (usually abbreviated as NFA) is an artillery regiment of the South African Army. As a reserve unit, it has a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit. It is part of the South African Army Artillery Formation.
The Natal Field Artillery was raised in 1862 as part of the Durban Volunteer Guard, and later became a unit in its own right.
The regiment took part in numerous military actions, including:
From 1913 to 1926, the NFA was designated the 7th Citizen Battery (NFA). From 1926 to 1932, it was the 2nd Citizen Battery (NFA). During World War II it was the 2nd Field Regiment (NFA).
From 1960 to 1968, the regiment was affiliated to the University of Natal, and was called the Natal University Regiment.
Although artillery units in the South African Army do not usually receive battle honours, the NFA was awarded the honour
The Regiment was awarded the Freedom of Durban on 28 September 1962, the Freedom of Pietermaritzburg on 29 September 1962 and the Freedom of eMnambithi / Ladysmith on 2 July 2011.
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