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Originally Posted by pontecagnano
Hello Jack,
Looks original to me but it's not a specifically Rhodesian pattern. That doesn't mean to say the attribution is necessarily incorrect though. British pattern wings have been worn by members of the Rhodesian Security Forces. Former parachute trained members of the British Army , who later joined the Rhodesian Army, wore their British wings on their uniform if their new role didn't require them to have parachute capability and attend the Rhodesian course. I think I have some examples somewhere.
Cheers,
Graham
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Hello Graham, yes Quite agree, these are of of the British pattern. The attribution had come via the person whom I had purchased these wings from. This officer collected a few wings along the way in his career. Gifted to him throughout his career. In this case named to an SAS Color Sgt who had served in Rhodesia.
Thanks
Jack
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