The Battle of Blaauwberg was a successful British amphibious operation during the War of the Third Coalition which lasted from 8–18 January 1806 and resulted in the capture of the Dutch Cape Colony. A
Painting of the battle
1806 illustration of a Batavian officer and soldier in the Cape Colony
General Janssens at the Battle of Blaauwberg trying to prevent the rout of Batavian troops, which was the battle's turning point.
The Treaty Tree where the articles of capitulation for the capture of Cape Town were signed on 10 January 1806.
The Cape Corps and its predecessor units were the main military organisations in which the Coloured members of South Africa's population served.
Cape Corps emblem
Driver of the Cape Corps assigned to the South African 6th Armoured Division outside Bologna, Italy 1944.
SADF era Cape Regiment insignia circa 1980s
SADF era SA Corps Battalions insignia