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Forum: Air Force 01-07-14, 07:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,196
Posted By chingola
Southern Rhodesia Air Force Cap badges

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Hi guys,

Here's my contribution to this thread.. Only reason there are 3 of the 'same' is to show they were probably made in North Africa and being of local manufacture each badge will...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 08-04-14, 08:06 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,584
Posted By chingola
I think it only fair morgan to reply to Peter...

I think it only fair morgan to reply to Peter here as you did indeed ask us both plus another local collector here to stand down so you could bid for all of us.. You didn't have the photos of RRD...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 16-10-13, 07:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,220
Posted By chingola
The Rhodesian SAS men who were diver trained by...

The Rhodesian SAS men who were diver trained by the SA Navy were given SAS diving log books.. These blue hard cover books were same size and design as those they had for their para jumps but worded...
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 16-10-13, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,310
Posted By chingola
Grrrrrrr.. excellent find Mike,well done!

Grrrrrrr.. excellent find Mike,well done!
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 16-10-13, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 704
Posted By chingola
Hi Jon yes this shoulder title is Rhodesian and...

Hi Jon yes this shoulder title is Rhodesian and quite a scarce item,believed to have been worn during the Federal period of 1953-1963.
Forum: Air Force 25-02-13, 06:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,851
Posted By chingola
Would imagine no more than a year. Nice pilot and...

Would imagine no more than a year. Nice pilot and air crew wings to match this c/b with Q/C above and NR coat of arms centre.
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 15-02-13, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,995
Posted By chingola
Sorry no - not even similar - if i can find the...

Sorry no - not even similar - if i can find the pic will post for you - regards
Forum: Air Force 15-02-13, 06:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,851
Posted By chingola
Zambian Air Force late 1964 - Prior to their...

Zambian Air Force late 1964 - Prior to their being told to remove the crown from all the new Zambian badges.. Regards
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 27-12-12, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,995
Posted By chingola
Ron Smith and Boet Swart on Ron leaving the PTS...

Ron Smith and Boet Swart on Ron leaving the PTS and Rhodesia
Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 27-12-12, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,995
Posted By chingola
I was fortunate to lunch with Ron in the UK many...

I was fortunate to lunch with Ron in the UK many years ago while we were busy with our book SAS Rhodesia.. An immaculate gentleman and legend.. He gave us one of these wings which we used in our...
Forum: Army 27-12-12, 05:15 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 14,779
Posted By chingola
There are a number of Rhodesian and Northern...

There are a number of Rhodesian and Northern Rhodesian badges sand cast and lead etc too. Will post photo if required.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 25-10-12, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,174
Posted By chingola
Officers issue gold wire as opposed to other...

Officers issue gold wire as opposed to other ranks cotton.regards
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 03-10-12, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 961
Posted By chingola
NRASC

I have one too,identical to yours.Written up in Mark Radfords book Service Before Self.Regards
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 04-09-12, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,285
Posted By chingola
NRG

Hi guys,
I know this badge as Northern Rhodesia Government - dont have photo to hand but seen a nice photo of an African wearing what looks like a black fez with this NRG clearly seen mid way on the...
Forum: Army 04-09-12, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,230
Posted By chingola
RNE backings

Hi guys,
Checked my collar pair and these too have the black backing in felt,as received many years ago.Mine are cut out to shape in a vey think black felt.
Regards
Forum: Army 27-09-11, 03:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,733
Posted By chingola
Your circular red RhE badge was used on the...

Your circular red RhE badge was used on the Engineer stable belt 'glued' centre on the chrome rectangular buckle.
Forum: Army 27-09-11, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,055
Posted By chingola
I cannot confirm if the RAR did use this balkie...

I cannot confirm if the RAR did use this balkie but just to add there are two types of the green and black balkie.The supposed RAR balkie is enamel on brass with thick pins on reverse,30mm x10mm...
Forum: Police 27-09-11, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,569
Posted By chingola
Northern Rhodesia Police

Herewith a few NRP badges for reference. Would welcome comment on my NERC title as not happy with this so if anyone has one to compare would be most grateful please.Also need confirmation of the...
Forum: Army 08-09-11, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,519
Posted By chingola
Sadly these are not genuine but created by a...

Sadly these are not genuine but created by a rogue who sells under a couple of names on Ebay.A few collectors were duped by these,he converted British wings to look Rhodesian by adding the lion and...
Forum: Army 09-08-10, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,099
Posted By chingola
Thank you QS.the orange backing was found minus...

Thank you QS.the orange backing was found minus badge but the shape of the RN Sigs badge and crown could be clearly seen as backing felt had faded leaving clear image including the double scroll.so...
Forum: Army 07-08-10, 01:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,099
Posted By chingola
Rhodesian Corps badges part 2

A few more as asked.
Forum: Army 07-08-10, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,099
Posted By chingola
Rhodesian Corps badges as requested

Hi guys,a few photos of some of the badges requested,apologise for poor quality of photo.backings seen as found.regards,Craig.
Forum: Army 16-04-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,018
Posted By chingola
Hi guys,I was told by Wg Cdr Peter Cooke this was...

Hi guys,I was told by Wg Cdr Peter Cooke this was an Air cadet shirt badge for the RhAF,regards,
Craig.
Forum: Army 06-11-09, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,650
Posted By chingola
Hi Dave, it looks like a cast copy.Originals...

Hi Dave,
it looks like a cast copy.Originals die struck of course with crisp sharp lines and makers marked stamped in.Couldnt see too well on the photo but stamping looks part of the casting? Should...
Forum: Army 04-10-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,099
Posted By chingola
Corps Badges of Rhodesia

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Hi all,a selection of metal corps badges for Rhodesia. Ive left off the multitude of variations for the General Service Corps.Some backings are possibly incorrect by use but as...
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