Rhodesian African Rifles in aluminium

[Milmed]

Just a quick question... where the RAR ever issued with aluminium cap badges, and if so, when were these worn.

Thanks
Steven

[ianh67military]

I must say that I've never seen an aluminium one. Silver, white metal or chrome only.

Ian H

[Milmed]

Thanks Ian,
I ask because I have seen one and it looks ligit and assume it is post 1950's. It is however not anodised, so maybe it came out of the manufacturer unanodised. I suppose the next question would be, were there anodised aluminium versions?

Cheers
Steven

[ianh67military]

I have silver, both British made and Rhodie made cap badges. Brit ones with hallmarks, Rhodie with African Silver marks.
White metal, both Brit with manufacturers marks and brass loops, and Rhodie with their specific loops. There's also a rough cast Rhodie type too, with Indian type cast lugs.
Chrome ones also exist.

Not seen either aluminium or anodised aluminium ones. Would like a picture if possible?

Bear in mind I'm no Mark Radford (although I know him quite well), or Owen either, so consider myself just an interested amateur.

If I can ever get into the room with my Rhodie badges in (long story involving eldest child moving back in whilst idle solicitors argue about him buying a house) I'll try to get some photos of some of the variations.

Regards,

Ian H

[Milmed]

Thanks Ian,

Will try to get a picture next time I visit my friend.

Steven

[Alex Rice]

Sounds like maybe a prototype or a manufacturers sample. I don't remember ever seeing an Al example and they're fairly common badges.
Cheers,
Alex