Rhodesia Reg, (one for Zob?)
 

Would anyone know what the pin back badge is, just a sweetheart or mufti or something else and as you can see the pin is just tiny and probably the smallest I've seen on a badge this size.

Hi,

Your badge crossed swords surmounted with a miniature Rhodesia Regiment badge is listed in “The Military Badges and Insignia of Southern Africa” by Colin R. Owen, 1990 edition as: No2988 Royal Rhodesia Regiment Proficiency badge.

Zob.

Thank you Zob, would you happen to know what for, it came as a job lot with these.

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Unfortunately I don’t know, however that’s precisely the same question that occurred to me, but not I might add, before amusing myself half the night thinking that there isn’t exactly a polite way of asking “Proficiency for what?”

I do however on a more serious note though, think that perhaps some of our South African/Rhodesian member/collectors might be a lot more clued up with regards to this particular piece. Also, when I get back to London in the next few weeks I’ll have a look through some of my more obscure tomes and see if I can find a mention there.

Zob.

Thank you for your time Zob, I'll be looking forward to seeing the answer if it comes as id like to at least have an idea what it's for, thanks again.

Magpie, in the book Rhodesia Regiment 1899-1981 by Baxter/Bomford/Van Tonder et al, this is shown under Regimental Association / Sweethearts badges.

I have emailed one of the authors to see if he can add anything.

Wayne

Thank you, Wayne, looking forward to a reply.

Had the following back.

Yes a unit sweetheart sold in the canteen during the war. Also in series to this were cufflinks and pendant named to member ie Cpl Smith and sold in a ring box with small card in unit colours with message from the CO

Regards Wayne

That's great Wayne, thank you, at least I can put it in with my sweethearts and association badges.
Thanks to the both of you for your time looking in to this.