camonokaPL Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hi guys,Its my first Rhodesian patch in collection. Picture is from auction. Im looking for infos about this, mainly of years of used. Anyone can help me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I cannot help you, but I can comment and say that this is a very interesting piece. I hope that someone can reply with some information. I look forward to learning more about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 hi all this is a Rhodesian army arm patch worn on the right arm by all army personnel period 1965 to 1980 the patch was worn on both arms by army headquarters staff, special air service and selous scouts only, also only worn on the army green uniforms not the combat camouflage uniform hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Mickey - what was the significance of the pick, please? Without your comment I would have guessed it to be an engineering or labour units. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 hi peter the pick was a significant part of the Rhodesian national coat of arms in recognition of the importance of the mining industry to the rhodesian economy I am not sure why it appears on the army badge but is fairly common on Rhodesian items I have attached a pic of the old Rhodesian coat of arms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I probably should have known that! [insert mildly embarassed emoticon here] Thanks, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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