irish Posted October 13, 2020 #1 Posted October 13, 2020 After seeing some of the great Rhodesian collections posted here recently I was motivated to dig out my small collection. Many of the items I had purchased from an ex RLI member. these items are from the Royal Rhodesian Regiment except the brassard which was worn by British Troops during the transition of governments late in the war. there is a a more specific name for this group but it escapes me at the moment.
Kia kaha Posted October 13, 2020 #3 Posted October 13, 2020 Nice gear. The brassard is for The Commonwealth Monitoring Force 1979-1980. made up from troops from U.K., Australia, N.Z., Fiji, Kenya.
irish Posted October 13, 2020 Author #4 Posted October 13, 2020 5 hours ago, vintageproductions said: Jack that is some nice stuff. Thanks Bob
irish Posted October 13, 2020 Author #5 Posted October 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Kia kaha said: Nice gear. The brassard is for The Commonwealth Monitoring Force 1979-1980. made up from troops from U.K., Australia, N.Z., Fiji, Kenya. thanks for the photo and I’d.
Kia kaha Posted October 14, 2020 #7 Posted October 14, 2020 18 hours ago, irish said: After seeing some of the great Rhodesian collections posted here recently I was motivated to dig out my small collection. Many of the items I had purchased from an ex RLI member. these items are from the Royal Rhodesian Regiment except the brassard which was worn by British Troops during the transition of governments late in the war. there is a a more specific name for this group but it escapes me at the moment. The Unit flag is for 4th(Manicaland) Battalion Royal Rhodesia Regiment.due to its size I’d say its a Storm Flag flown in place of a large flag in bad weather. 4 Bn. Was based in Umtali (now Mutare in Zimbabwe) and was honoured with Freedom of the city in 1965 and wore a feather hackle in white and blue (the colours of the city)behind the cap badge.
irish Posted October 14, 2020 Author #8 Posted October 14, 2020 Thank you for that information regarding the flag. I will keep it with the flag. some additional Rhodesian items in my collection.
Kia kaha Posted October 15, 2020 #10 Posted October 15, 2020 Nice collection, the One I like the most would be the Tracker Combat Unit badge at the top.That was a hard working elite group of dedicated warriors.
Gunslinger Posted October 16, 2020 #11 Posted October 16, 2020 Jack- Nice collection of Rhodesian insignia CDub
irish Posted October 17, 2020 Author #12 Posted October 17, 2020 Thanks for the kind comments fellas.
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