JamesM Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Hi All, This is a bit of a round about question, but rather than just post something in the classifieds, I thought I would check what sort of interest is out there with respect to Selous Scouts items. I collected heavily to the unit, but have not done much with it for several years. Instead, I am collecting to my own regiment. So, is there much interest out there for people wanting items? Cheers, James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 James I berlieve we have a number of members in southern Africa but am not sure what their collecting interests are. OTOH, dependiong on where you were thinking od selling, I suspect you would fins a lot of interest in Selous items, as such 'elite' units seem to fetch a real premium among some collectors. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldstream Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 James Not my field of collecting but I am sure someone will be interested, this Unit appears to have a big following in the collectors world and having checked various sites appears to sell quickly when listed. Perhaps you could show some of the items in a relevant thread to gain Members interest. I would certainly like to see original examples. All the Best, Simon. Sorry Peter, Must have been typing at the same time! Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinmedals Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Hi James, in terms of the Selous Scouts there is a worldwide following for items from the unit. I for one, hold a few medal groups to them. Cheers Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Thanks for the replies! Just to give you an idea of what I have, here is a shot of the majority of things I have. There are a few other things that are not shown here, but you'll get the idea. Cheers, James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldstream Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Well that is some collection! Are the wings and uniforms attributable to individual Men? Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Hi Simon, Yes, I have several issued wings and non issued wing. The issued wings are to the following; Muchirayi S. Sgt 644723 0022 2 Troop Shumba P. Tpr 646702 0103 7 & 10 Troop, 3 Group Ncube A. Tpr 648827 0386 7 Troop, 3 Group Nyoni R. Tpr 646760 0193 7 Troop, 3 Group, Signals Named clothing is, shirts for Lt. Col. Reid-Daly and for Maj. F.J. (Butch) Duncan. I also have a dress uniform of Capt. Tim Callow, Recce Troop, but may hang on to that for a while. The only other named item is the small chalice, shown in the previous reply, for 729747 Sgt. K.D. Oldham, wing #0071. Cheers, James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldstream Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Surely the uniform to Reid-Daly will be will be a much sought after item for Unit Collectors, a very famous Man within the Selous Scouts I understand. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maanhaar Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 James,please contact me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sftrooper86 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Just curious, Has anyone ever seen a vest like this before? Thanks, Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sftrooper86 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Just found the exact same vest but solid green in color on BoB current bid is R6000! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) It looks as if the manufacturer is "North' something - a commercial label by the look of it, which is odd to my mind. Any way to find out if this company DID make gear for the Scouts? Here's the only image I found searching 'Selous Scouts gear made by 'North''. Similar, I think, but not the same. But the source is a Pintrest page, so no useful source for the shot. Edited November 17, 2019 by peter monahan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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