JamesM Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Are there any members here who have any items for the Rhodesian Selous Scouts? I've started to dabble in their material, but would like to see what others might have!Cheers,James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 No takers, eh! Well some of the Scouts items look like this, in case you have some lying around and not know what it is!!!Cheers,James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Hi,whats the wing number?BestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 Hi Chris,They are numbered 193. Yes, they were issued, to a Trooper Roger Nyoni. I have a set of numbered and unissued and un-numbered unissued. The beret is named to a scout as well!Cheers,James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 You lucky man you !I have a numbered, unissued set kicking around somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 Hi Chris,What number are your wings? I'd be interested in seeing them!Cheers,James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Here you go, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 (edited) Hi Chris,Nice wings, thanks for showing them! If the number was 100 lower, you could be in business! Apparently, the wing roster was never kept up after 0461 and there were 532 Scouts awarded wings. I was, by luck, able to track down wing 0532 and recently obtained them. I doubt that 0532 was ever issued, but it's nice to have a set that signifies the total amount awarded!Cheers,James Edited January 8, 2006 by JamesM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus H Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I have a cap badge and an 'ash tray' with the Selous Scouts badges on.....the pair are around in the attic. They were given to me in around 1982/83 from a former Scout who became a journalist here in the UK. I was 12 or so at the time and wanted Falklands War items of course, I don't recall his name properly although it was British sounding.I'll dig them out for interest.KrMarcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 I have a cap badge and an 'ash tray' with the Selous Scouts badges on.....the pair are around in the attic. They were given to me in around 1982/83 from a former Scout who became a journalist here in the UK. I was 12 or so at the time and wanted Falklands War items of course, I don't recall his name properly although it was British sounding.I'll dig them out for interest.KrMarcusNo sense keeping them in the attic!! Send them to me and I'll display them for you!! I look forward to seeing the items!Cheers,James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendon_h Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Hi All,I am also graced to have several of their items. I have some of their silver, flags, and was even lucky enough to get some of the items that they got on thier raids.Rgds,Brendon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 Hi Brendon,Could you post some photos of your items??Cheers,James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus H Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I haven't forgotten about my two 'nothing' items and I'm still trying to locate them.........I've of course found other stuff I wasn't looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon F Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 How about these babies http://cgi.ebay.com/Selous-Scouts-Officers...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 How about these babies http://cgi.ebay.com/Selous-Scouts-Officers...1QQcmdZViewItemYes, nice collar dogs! He's actually the fellow I aquired my named scouts beret from!!Cheers,James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendon_h Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Hey James,Here are some... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi Brendon,Nice items! Are the wings numbered? If so could we see some close ups of the back of them? Is the beret maker marked and or named in any way? It looks like it could be an officers beret?I look forward to seeing more!Cheers,James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendon_h Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 James,Both wings are numbered and issued, and that is an officers beret.Rgds,Brendon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 James,Both wings are numbered and issued, and that is an officers beret.Rgds,BrendonBrendon,Thanks! Would it be possible for close up photos of the wings and or tell us what the numbers are on the wings, please?Cheers,James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Great stuff lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 A new addition to the collection arrived, so I thought I'd post photos for anyone interested!These were commemorative silver ingots presented to members of the Selous Scouts. This particular ingot is numbered 0888.Cheers,James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Obverse of ingot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Reverse of ingot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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