Kia kaha Posted November 1, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 1, 2020 Here are a few examples of the way the different services embellished the issue and tailored combat/ work dress. we will start with the airforce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted November 1, 2020 name tape,South Africa also makes this style with different colours red or maroon backing. Air Force tabs at shoulders these are Black on green when issued but these examples have been faded by the African sun Rank badges for Officer’s are slip on for other ranks will be black on olive sewn on the arm between shoulder and elbow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted November 1, 2020 Rear of jacket early 1970s style with foam padded elbows and poachers pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted November 1, 2020 Army late 1970s this was worn by a Selous Scout . tailor Sgt stripes and Army chest title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted November 1, 2020 Rear. card type elbow reinforcements, no poachers pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted November 1, 2020 Army combat/ work dress rank issue type worn on right arm between elbow and shoulder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted November 1, 2020 Officer’s rank slip ons black on olive originally these where all black on olive green but the top two have suffered under the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted November 2, 2020 Army 1960s - early70s type single button on top pockets, foam padded elbow reinforcements, army tabs on shoulders and issue rank badge right arm. Poachers pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted November 2, 2020 Tailored early type “bunny jacket” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted November 2, 2020 Apart from some early examples Police camouflage uniforms are the same patterns as the AirForce and Army types. The majority of these have no insignia sewn on as the BSAP wore slip on titles and rank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted November 2, 2020 slip ons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted November 2, 2020 There are also some police uniforms with arm badges sewn on the sleeves of jackets and shirts, Support Unit Stock theft Unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted November 2, 2020 Share #13 Posted November 2, 2020 Great pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted November 2, 2020 Share #14 Posted November 2, 2020 Great post! Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted November 5, 2020 In or around 1986 the Zimbabwe Govt dyed any remaining camo black. At this time the Zimbabwe army had its own camouflage but the “dissidents” or people planning to overthrow the Government, mainly Matabele ex soldiers who were being subjected what should be labeled genocide,( many who still had the old cammo). by dying the old stuff black the Government troops/policemen could still wear it without fear of being targeted as a dissident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted November 5, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted November 9, 2020 Share #17 Posted November 9, 2020 Such a great and informative thread. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted November 20, 2020 modified camo jacket, lower pockets repositioned to chest and slanted, chest pockets (2 button type) sewn to upper arms. This as worn in 1976, with U.S. 1956 webbing equipment taken from N,Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted November 21, 2020 Share #19 Posted November 21, 2020 Nice set up. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted December 2, 2020 Share #20 Posted December 2, 2020 Not sure if this is the correct place to post it, but I came across this photo on Reddit. The caption was: "An armed guard provides both service and security to white Rhodesians on the golf course of the Leopard Rock Hotel in the Bvumba Mountains, Rhodesia. 15 December 1978." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted December 2, 2020 Share #21 Posted December 2, 2020 Nice pic. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share #22 Posted December 3, 2020 The other caddy has the beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share #23 Posted December 3, 2020 Leopard Rock golf course was on one of the main terrorist infiltration areas during the bush war, and don’t forget the wild animals in the area. The golfers would have had their weapons close by, the photo is from one of the world press agencies in Rhodesia trying to put a racist connotation in the story, no mention of the white soldiers doing their call ups there as well, and the 25 pounder gun position just down the road. but golfers must golf, surfers must surf and beer must be drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia kaha Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share #24 Posted December 3, 2020 notice shot gun ammo on golfer the guard is from a unit called Guard Force a infantry style Independent force formed to guard key points trains,bridges, installations etc. a U.S. volunteer inspects Guard Force troops on parade. Note Guard Force have different style of headdress. Troops have a Kepi (no back flap)and officers have British service dress caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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