QSA medal (Rhodesia bar) The Queen's South Africa Medal was awarded to British & Colonial military personnel who served in the Boer War between 11th October 1899 and 31st May 1902. 26 clasps in total were awarded for this medal; 5 “State” clasps, 2 “Date” clasps and 19 “Battle” clasps. Each clasp was subject to various conditions that had to be met to be awarded. This one includes the Rhodesia clasp which meant the holder served under the command of Lieut. General Sir F. Carrington and Colonel Plumer in Rhodesia.	Sth Rhodesian Volunteers A pair of original brass buttons in good condition (with lugs) worn by the Southern Rhodesian Volunteer force (SRV). This unit was formed in late 1898 and commanded by Major P.W. Forbes. The SRV was divided into the Eastern Division, based in Salisbury, and the Western Division based in Bulawayo. The SRV served in the Boer War and took part in the relief of Mafeking. The first King’s Colour and Regimental Colour was awarded to the SRV. The unit was disbanded in 1920 due to cost-cutting.	Colonial Police Medal 1948 This silver medal was awarded for 18 years full-time, continuous & efficient service to members in the Police Force of any British Colony or Overseas Territory. The one shown here was issued in Northern Rhodesia in 1948. Unfortunately it is missing its clasp and ribbon.	The Rhodesia Regiment A WWII Rhodesia Regiment cap badge in good condition. The initial unit named as the Rhodesia Regiment was formed from volunteers & first saw service in the Boer War of 1899-1902. The Regiment's badge is the Maltese Cross, surmounted by a Crown; in the centre of the Cross is the Rhodesian heraldic lion supporting a tusk of ivory from the old British South Africa Company's Coat of Arms. The Regimental colours were Black, Green & Red.
BSAP Badge - 1930s An enamel BSAP lapel badge from the 1920s or 1930s in excellent condition. First time I have seen and purchased one of these if anyone has more information on this type of badge please message me.	Northern Rhodesia Regt A Northern Rhodesia Regiment collar badge in good condition. This regiment was founded in 1933. Its members fought in Somaliland, Madagascar, the Middle East, Ceylon & Burma during WWII. The 1st Battalion also served with distinction in the Malayan Emergency from 1953-55. From 1953 - 1963, during Federation with Southern Rhodesia and Nyasaland, it made up part of the Federal armed forces. Its motto was "Different in Race, Equal in Fidelity"	RAF Rhodesia Sq - formed 1917 No. 44 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, was formed on 24 July 1917. In 1941 the Squadron was renamed No 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron in honour of the Rhodesian contribution to Britain’s war effort. It also recognised that up to 25% of the air and ground crew were Rhodesian. The badge is based on the seal of Lobengula, the chief of the Matebele, and the elephant symbolises heavy attacks.	Operational Record - 44Sq A 76 page operational record and Roll of Honour for 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron during WWII. selected and compiled by RAF Flight Lt A.N. White and published in 1977. In good condition with all pages clean and intact.
RAF 44 Squadron blazer badge No 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron blazer badge in excellent condition	LDRG cap badge - 1942 A scarce second world war darkened brass cap badge for the Long Range Desert Group. The L.R.D.G. was formed by Major Ralph Bagnold in 1940 and operated behind enemy lines often with the SAS. Its members consisted primarily of New Zealanders & Rhodesians.	Sth Rhodesia Staff Corps A pair of King's Crown brass collar badges issued between 1942 - 1957 to the Southern Rhodesian Staff Corps. The badges are in very good condition and complete with lugs.	BSAP cap badge - 1950s A brass BSAP officer's cap badge from the 1950s. There were numerous variants of the police badge in use at different periods prior to WWII. In 1933 a crown was added above the badge to bring it more in-line with other colonial police forces. The crest shows the lion badge encircled by a scroll bearing the BSAP motto Pro Rege, Pro Lege, Pro Patria which can be translated as "For Sovereign, For Law, For Country"
Rhodesia & Nyasaland An officer's Rhodesia & Nyasaland Army Services Corp cap badge in excellent condition & with both lugs. (1957-1964)	Northern Rhodesia Police Two unused NRP collar badges. This unit had its origins from the Barotse Native Police force, which was formed in 1902. It was merged with the North-Eastern Rhodesia Police Force in 1911 to become the Northern Rhodesia Police. Following independence in 1964 it was renamed the Zambian Police Force.	Rhodesian Military Police This well-used Rhodesian military police general service badge dates from the 1970s. On 1st January 1964 the Southern Rhodesia Corps of Military Police was formed. In 1967 it was renamed the Rhodesian Corps of Military Police. The motto of the corps was "Exemplo Ducemus - By Example We Lead" (The same motto as the UK's Corps of Royal Military police). On the 25th September 1977 the Rhodesian Military Police adopted the tune "The Watch Tower" as their Regimental march.	Recruitment Poster - 1970s An original Rhodesian Army recruitment poster from the mid-1970s. This particular example is framed and in very good condition.
Rhodesian African Rifles pin A silver RAR pin. The RAR was the oldest and largest regiment in the Rhodesian army. Its roots dated to the 1916 formation of the Rhodesia Native Regiment which fought for the British in East Africa during World War I.	Rhodesian African Rifles plaque A Rhodesian African Rifles wall plaque. Originally formed as The Rhodesia Native Regiment during World War I, this fine regiment first saw action in East Africa, pitted against German forces. Disbanded and later re-formed, the regiment was to distinguish itself during World War II in the North Africa & Burma campaigns. Using the counter-insurgency experience gleaned from the Malayan Campaign, the RAR provided the front-line troops in the battle for Rhodesia, 1965 - 1980.	RAR Colours A guidebook on the RAR colours. For any regiment, the colours are the most visible symbol of the unit’s history. The RAR was no exception. When the Queen Mother presented colours to the RAR in 1953, she publicly and permanently acknowledged the regiment and major campaigns in which it earned honours.	Police anti-terror unit plaque Police Anti-terror Unit (PATU) wall plaque. During the Rhodesian Bush War, the BSAP operated several anti-guerrilla units, most prominently PATU, which tracked and engaged nationalist guerrillas.
RLI collar set & belt buckle An unused original Rhodesian Light Infantry Collar set (correct opposing faced matched pair) - hollow backed, mounted on original RLI stable belt material, and a No 1 dress white metal/chrome general service belt buckle - maker marked Reutler, Salisbury. In excellent condition.	Selous Scouts Plaque A small Selous Scouts wall plaque from the 1970s in excellent condition. The Selous Scouts was a special forces regiment within the Rhodesian Army, that operated from 1973 to 1980. Named after the famous British explorer Frederick Courteney Selous (1851–1917), its motto "Pamwe Chete" was a Shona phrase roughly meaning "all together”.	Grey's Scouts An unused anodised Grey's Scouts cap badge from the late 1970s. In 1896 one volunteer unit was seconded from the Bulawayo Field Force to go to the aid of beleaguered settlers in Mashonaland. It was a troop of mounted infantry raised by Captain George Grey, & became known as Grey's Scouts. The troop was later disbanded but reformed as a regiment in 1975. Trained & utilized as mounted infantry this unit achieved exceptional success during the Rhodesian bush war.	1 SAS Rhodesia Regiment An original artwork from the 1970s. C Squadron, Special Air Service Regiment was formed during the Malayan Emergency by volunteers from Rhodesia. It was disbanded in 1953 and became the nucleus of "C" Squadron (Rhodesian) Special Air Service, operational from 1961. In June 1978 "C" Squadron (Rhodesian) Special Air Service became 1 (Rhodesian) Special Air Service Regiment until Rhodesia became Zimbabwe in 1980.
Story of C Squadron SAS Letter on back of artwork described in previous slide. This gives some of the history of the SAS Rhodesia regiment.	1 SAS Rhodesia Regiment A 1 SAS Rhodesia Regiment wall plaque made in 1979.	SAS Rhodesia - lapel pin A brass SAS winged-dagger pin. C Squadron, Special Air Service Regiment was formed during the Malayan Emergency by volunteers from Rhodesia. It was disbanded in 1953 and became the nucleus of "C" Squadron (Rhodesian) Special Air Service, operational from 1961. In June 1978 "C" Squadron (Rhodesian) Special Air Service became 1 (Rhodesian) Special Air Service Regiment until Rhodesia became Zimbabwe in 1980.	SAS Rhodesia - 1970s An invitation card to an SAS Rhodesia squadron event (dinner/drinks etc). Original and unused.
SAS stable belt - 1970s A rare and original Rhodesian SAS Stable belt. The SAS had two issues of such belts during their existence. This is a used 2nd issue belt and is stamped ‘Reuteler MFG, Salisbury’ on the reverse of the buckle. The badge is scratched from wear but in overall good condition	22 SAS telex to C Squadron A photocopy of a telex sent by Britain's 22 SAS Regiment congratulating C Squadron (SAS Rhodesia) for its formidable and exemplary record during its years of existence and noting that despite its disbandment by the new government of Zimbabwe in 1980. C squadron's order of battle would forever remain vacant within 22 SAS Regiment to honour their memory.	Sth Rhodesia Artillery An unused Southern Rhodesia Artillery cap badge. This badge and name were used right up until 1980. Two Rhodesian batteries served with the allies during WWII and saw action in both Egypt & Italy.	Rhodesia Defence Regiment A cap badge of the Rhodesian Defence Regiment. This unit was formed in 1964 and served until 1980. Its primary roles were: 1. To protect/defend designated installations which were of strategic, economic or military importance. 2. To provide escort protection as directed & 3. To act as a reinforcement reserve for other units of the army.
Rhodesian Army badge A Rhodesian Army general service brass badge. In worn condition.	Pfumo ReVanhu Poster This is an original propaganda poster printed in 1979 ahead of elections which led to the short-lived government of Zimbabwe-Rhodesia. Pfumo ReVanhu were an auxiliary force set up as an adjunct to the country's official military units. This example is framed and is in very good condition.	T&C Army Brochure This rare 20-page booklet was published in the mid-1970s by the Rhodesian army explaining the general terms & conditions on joining the country's armed forces (including salary scales and guide to the various units). It is in very good condition with only minor wear & tear.	Rhodesian Army Insignia An original artwork by Andrew Crous produced in 1980 and displaying all the insignia of the Rhodesian Army. This particular example is framed and in very good condition. It is also one of the only 1000 that were produced.
General Service Medal A Rhodesian General Service Medal in good condition, slight stain on ribbon. One side has the head of Cecil John Rhodes. The reverse carries the national armorial bearings The name of the recipient is etched on the rim. The medal was given for service on operations undertaken for the purpose of combating guerrilla or other enemy incursions into Rhodesia.	Boxed set of medals 1979 A wooden boxed set of 34 miniature Rhodesian Medals and Awards. The set consists of 27 awards in solid silver of 98% purity, 5 bronze and two gold. Only 500 such sets were made.	Zimbabwe Medal 1980 A brass medal issued to celebrate the birth of the state of Zimbabwe in 1980.