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Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 03-11-23, 10:31 PM
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Posted By akiko
eBay seller 'st.ives79?'

Hi. I'm wondering if anyone knows the name of eBay seller 'st.ives79?'

Apparently has a name for selling fake British SFs and WW2 airborne items.

Can PM me if you want.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 23-06-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,349
Posted By akiko
Peter was told that Jack was a member of a WW2...

Peter was told that Jack was a member of a WW2 Facebook page so he joined and asked Jack some questions. In about two hours he was banned from the page and so he put photos of the wings and the...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-06-23, 11:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,349
Posted By akiko
Hi Graham, I took a screenshot of this and...

Hi Graham,

I took a screenshot of this and sent it to Peter. He doesn't like the wing and is adamant that it isn't Rhodesian.
He read what you have said here and agrees with you.

He has said...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-06-23, 11:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,349
Posted By akiko
I'm helping him with the structure of his book...

I'm helping him with the structure of his book and the little I know about Rhodesian militaria can be written on a stamp, so why would I disagree with him?
He's quite active on various Rhodesian FB...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 12-06-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,349
Posted By akiko
For reference. 284965 284966

For reference.
284965
284966
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 12-06-23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,349
Posted By akiko
Original WW2 Rhodesian Raiding Forces SAS LRDG Bullion 9 Feather Wings Badge

Listed by Jack Dutton-Roberts. Opinions are welcome. Peter (rhodesianmilitaria) has had a debate with Jack over this wing.
...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 25-03-23, 03:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 860
Posted By akiko
No is the answer to your question. I think...

No is the answer to your question.
I think Peter Garratt knows but I'd have to ask him.
My understanding from what I've seen is that they're British made wings.
It'll be interesting to see what...
Forum: General Topics 15-03-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By akiko
Provenance is the origin of an item and it's a...

Provenance is the origin of an item and it's a timeline of ownership, not just ownership.
I'd like to see a closeup of the BCR.
Forum: General Topics 15-03-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By akiko
I thought he lived in Texas. It's interesting...

I thought he lived in Texas.
It's interesting that he has a Selous Scouts cloth wing in the frame. I wonder why?
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 19-02-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 352
Posted By akiko
Worn by these brave men whose forefathers...

Worn by these brave men whose forefathers distinguished themselves in Burma in WW2 and the Malayan Emergency.

By the end of 1978, the entire regiment was para trained and regularly jumped into...
Forum: General Topics 24-01-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,058
Posted By akiko
I don't know. I only know there are differences...

I don't know. I only know there are differences because I'm helping with the book. You'd have to ask someone like Peter or possibly someone on this forum who knows.
Forum: General Topics 23-01-23, 11:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,058
Posted By akiko
It's a standard Rhodesian SAS buckle. It was used...

It's a standard Rhodesian SAS buckle. It was used on the first and second issue stable belts. Peter had both types in his collection.
If you send me a DM I'll give you an email address for him...
Forum: General Topics 23-01-23, 04:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,058
Posted By akiko
Dean, he says the SAS badge is Rhodesian and...

Dean, he says the SAS badge is Rhodesian and pre-1980.
Forum: General Topics 22-01-23, 11:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,058
Posted By akiko
I've sent the beret photos to him and see what he...

I've sent the beret photos to him and see what he says. He's not a fan of the forum so he might not reply. It depends on his mood. :)
I can let you know the buckle is Rhodesian SAS and there were...
Forum: General Topics 22-01-23, 10:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,058
Posted By akiko
Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Military Book and Media Reviews 04-08-22, 05:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,319
Posted By akiko
Peter Garratt bought this book and looked through...

Peter Garratt bought this book and looked through it at length.
His criticisms were:
The book is a reprint of the Service Before Self: The History, Badges and Insignia of the Security Forces of...
Forum: Air Force 22-04-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,224
Posted By akiko
I'm repeating this. I don't know why but I will. ...

I'm repeating this. I don't know why but I will.


The Rhodesian Air Force never wore stable belts. They wore a dress belt if carrying a sword.
This has been made up for whatever reason which...
Forum: Military Book and Media Reviews 31-01-22, 11:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 580
Posted By akiko
Book on Rhodesian Militaria

It's been a while.

The latest update is that Peter is continuing with the book but isn't sure that he'll publish it. He has his reasons and it's not for me to repeat them.
He has said that he...
Forum: General Topics. 25-07-21, 03:08 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,476
Posted By akiko
Does anyone know the approximate years these were...

Does anyone know the approximate years these were made?
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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 05-07-21, 01:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,399
Posted By akiko
Yes it is a good point that they could have been...

Yes it is a good point that they could have been made in the UK just for Rhodesian forces. As you have mentioned they could also have been private purchase para wings that the Southern Rhodesian...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 05-07-21, 01:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,399
Posted By akiko
Paul, I have spoken to Peter and he sent me this...

Paul, I have spoken to Peter and he sent me this photo. The person in the photo is the late Jock Hutton who passed away at age 96. He served in the 13th Lancashire Parachute Battalion during WW2,...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 04-07-21, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,399
Posted By akiko
The Rhodesian collector was possibly Peter...

The Rhodesian collector was possibly Peter Garratt. His username was rhodesianmilitaria and he used to be on this forum. I'm a friend and help him every now and then with the book that he is writing....
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 02-07-21, 12:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,399
Posted By akiko
Ok but I wonder whether they worn in WW2?

Ok but I wonder whether they worn in WW2?
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 01-07-21, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,399
Posted By akiko
Are these WW2 para wings?

Can someone tell me whether this style of para wing was worn in WW2 or were they post-war? Thanking you.
Forum: Other Militaria 29-09-20, 11:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,546
Posted By akiko
From my advice I believe any foreigners like...

From my advice I believe any foreigners like Peter McAleese who served in Rhodesia were paid the same as Rhodesians and I'm told the same was in South Africa. A South African here might know whether...
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