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These items below are stocked by the Rhodesian Services Association. Profits from the sale of these items goes toward the Museum Fund. All prices in NZ$ and do not include postage. To order - email hbomford@clear.net.nz with your requirements. We will get it weighed and priced and get back to you with a total. PayPal If you elect payment by PayPal, we will bill you. Other payment methods Please Note that we do not accept credit cards, postal orders or Western Union transfers. We prefer payment by PayPal, bank cheque or transfer. We can accept personal cheques from most countries with the exception of South Africa. Rest assured, if you want to make a purchase, we will make a plan to enable you to pay! At the bottom of the page are a number of tools for your use:- Universal Clock; PayPal link and Currency Converter.
CLOTHING Please note: When ordering a shirt measure an item that you wear with the type of fit you require from seam to seam at the junction of the underarm; with berets the circumference of the head at the widest point. Lion & Tusk embroidered apparel. All prices exclude postage. All items are good quality material. With recent demand we now have the polo and t-shirts in green poly/cotton mix. We can supply other colours on request. The price is the same as for the 100% cotton pictured below.
Black or Green heavy cotton t-shirt $30; Black or Green poly cotton polo shirt $38; Black women's stretch poly/cotton t-shirt $30. Caps for $25. Available in black or green, both with gold trim as shown above. You can personalise it with your name/unit/intake/regimental number etc. for an additional $6.
We have beanies in styles and colours as shown above:
We can supply a variety of other colours - even pink, on order. Some of our stock are small sizes. Price $22
Lined polar fleece jacket. Available in a wide range of sizes. Colours: green or black. The lining means that it keeps the wind out and is very warm. Smart/casual . Price $65 Replica Rhodesian Rugby Jerseys We have researched and copied as close as possible to the 'real thing' as used in the late 1970's. In 1898 the first national Rhodesian side toured South Africa. We can only see from b&w photos that the strip was dark in colour. In the early 1900's the Green and White hoops were introduced. It was not until the late 1970's that the Lion over the Tusk was actually sewn onto the jersey, the first time that any insignia other than player numbers was worn. Feedback to date from around the world is most favorable regarding size and likeness to the original. These jerseys are made in New Zealand by Union. They are not made in Asia. Material is a poly /cotton mix and some shrinkage is to be expected. Wen ordering please indicate size from the chest measurement below, and if you want short or long sleeve:
We can go bigger if required. Price $110 plus postage (Australia $15; RSA, UK and USA $25. Postage price on application, if ordering more) Berets & Badges. We stock berets to suit Rhodesia Regiment, RAR, RLI, Corps of Signals, Engineers Sqn, Armoured Cars and Services Corps. These berets are not originals. They are the same colour as the originals and perfectly acceptable to wear for parades. My original is put away and I use one of these. We can possibly obtain other berets, please ask.
Pictured above are fully made up berets for RLI, Rhodesia Regiment and SAS. Beret $50 plus postage for the beret. Rhodesian Light Infantry tie as supplied by the Australian Branch of the Rhodesian Light Infantry Association $40 plus postage SAS tie - please note that this item will only be sold to verified Rhodesian SAS operators or such persons authorised by the SAS Regimental Association of South Africa. $55 plus postage Rhodesia Regiment tie $40 plus postage Rhodesian African Rifles ties $40 plus postage - select RAR or RAR Assn when ordering.
MEDALS, RIBBONS, BADGES, DEVICES & ACCESSORIES Important Note: Wearing unit attire that you are not entitled to is not advisable either. Be truthful to yourself and honor those who have made the sacrifice.
Beret and hat badges We have limited stocks of these badges pictured below. These photos are not to size. Grey's Scouts $60; Intaf $30; RAR $40; RDR $40; BSAP $40: (Note#1) SAS $20 (Note #2) RLI original $65 or copy $40/$50; Service Corps $30; Staff Corps/RWS $20; RRR $40; RR $40; (Note#3) RhMP $25; Rhod Medic Corps $40; Rhod Psychological Ops Unit $60; Rhodesian Engineers $60; Rhodesian Signals (out of stock currently) Notes on badges Note #1 - The SAS beret badge will only be sold to verified Rhodesian SAS operators or such persons authorised by the SAS Regimental Association of South Africa. Note #2 - We stock original RLI badges as well as excellent copies of both pre and post Republic. The copies are made in New Zealand by the same maker as the RGSMs. The copies are a perfect replica. They are marked with a 'C' on the back. Originals are very hard to find now hence our reason for making the copies. Some copies are silver plated bronze $40 others are solid silver $50 Note #3 - This Rhodesian Military Police badge is a copy. It is cast and good quality, perfectly acceptable to wear. 4th Battalion Rhodesia Regiment Hackle. These are authentic copies. They were worn by all ranks behind the Rhodesia Regiment badge on the beret, white side to the right. It is a perfect copy and quite acceptable for wearing at parades - it is what I do as my original is too fragile now. $17.50 each plus postage.
PLEASE NOTE that we can have your medals professionally mounted ready to wear. When ordering we will need to know a few things: Court Mounting: The ribbon is attached to a board cut to be slightly smaller than the outside profile of the medals (you cannot see it) and a brooch mount is attached to the back of that board, the medals are hung from the ribbon and secured to the board. Examples: Swing Mounting: The medals are hung from a brooch mount suspended by their ribbon. Swing mounting is generally found to be the Rhodesian soldier's most favored style. The pictures below are examples of swing mounting but are not the work of the person doing the mounting for us - his finished product is far better: The Zimbabwe Independence Medal was awarded to all those who were serving in Rhodesia in April 1980 - Rhodesian Security Forces, Commonwealth Monitoring Forces and the gooks. The correct placement is to have the Zimbabwe Independence Medal first with the Zimbabwe Ruins facing. This medal was unique, for this was the first medal to have ever been issued to all sides of a conflict. Over the years there has been a resistance by entitled Rhodesians to wear the medal. In New Zealand a precedence was set by the late Peter Bomford MC to wear the Zimbabwe Independence Medal last on his group and to reverse it in protest (see the group above, right hand side). He believed that those entitled to the medal should wear it, but if they were not happy with the situation to make their protest known thus. Full size copy Rhodesia General Service Medal and Zimbabwe Independence Medal with ribbon.
Prices:
Miniature Rhodesia General Service Medal and Zimbabwe Independence Medal including ribbon
Prices: Mounting, if required, can also be done by a professional - please inquire. Rhodesian General Service Medal ribbon and Zimbabwe Independence Medal ribbon, in full size or miniature.
Both ribbons $10 per 15cm length for full size and 12cm length for miniature. Other Rhodesian Medals and Ribbons We have limited stocks of various ribbons as well as some medals that we can have copied if required. The ribbons are extremely rare now as it is too expensive to get rolls of ribbon made. We will sell, but only to the the person to who the medal was issued to or if deceased, to the immediate family. These items not available to collectors. Please contact me with your request. Other medal ribbons We can source most British and Commonwealth medal ribbons that would be required for Rhodesian groups ie: Malaya, WWII, WWI, Boer War. Please inquire. Pocket Insert Medal Holder - the medals are pinned through the loops at the top and then slid into the breast pocket eliminating the need to shove thick broach pins through the jacket and damaging the material. Size overall 130mm x 86mm. It should work for all 2 or more medal groups. For single medals a small modification may be required depending on the length of the broach pin.
Price $15 plus postage Rhodesian Independence Commemorative Medal (RICM) We do not hold stocks of this medal, we simply advertise it without charge to the manufacturer. To obtain more information and/or order you need to click on the image below. You will be directed to the Award Medals website page specific to the RICM. Unofficial Rhodesian Combat Infantry Badge - This is not a collector's item.
Size 43mm long x 20mm wide approx The initiative and drive for this emblem came from the Rhodesian Light Infantry Regimental Association. Click this link to read the original document - CIB Initiative. Basic eligibility to purchase this badge is:- Evidence of Eligibility Due to deficiencies and loss of Rhodesian service records, claims of eligibility, and wearing of the Rhodesian CIB is on an understanding of honor & trust. These are the basic criteria which must be met for eligibility for the Rhodesian Combat Infantry badge, with these being:- Rhodesian Infantry Units For full details click on this link - CIB Info. Price is NZ$22.50. The Rhodesian Services Assn offers engraving of the soldier's name, initial and regimental number for an additional NZ$12.50. Postage is in addition to these prices.When making your order you will be required to declare your details of service and these will be kept on record. Name badges. These very smart 7x2cm badges are hand made, plastic with epoxy resin coat with pin on back.
Price $15. Free postage anywhere in NZ. Overseas inquiries welcome. Various Embroidered Badges as pictured below - L- R - Rhodesian Light Infantry; British South Africa Police; Nyasaland Police. They are approximately 60mm high. The detail on the writing is poor on the RLI and BSAP ones and consequently the low price. By purchasing you are assisting this Association.
$5 each plus postage Rhodesian Flag embroidered They measure approximately 110mm x 50mm and are ready for you to sew on to your garment
$20 plus postage Rhodesian Flag Lapel Pin Measures 25mm x 15mm. with butterfly clip on back. Made from stamped brass in New Zealand. "This is the best Rhodesian flag lapel pin on the market. Every Rhodesian and Rhodesian supporter should wear one of these on their collar every day. Colin and I do" Hugh Bomford $10 plus postage. New Item - Para Wings Lapel Pin
17mm tip to tip. Same pattern as the wings issued to RLI and RAR paratroops $15 plus postage
OTHER ITEMS 'Bumper' Stickers made from high quality vinyl and printed with long lasting ink these stickers are guaranteed not to fade or deteriorate from UV under normal use for 5 years. They will not wash off in the first car wash. We welcome inquiries for other flag combinations, if the demand is sufficient we will do other combinations. Pictured below from low resolution scans - the real thing is nice and clear.
'Rhodesian Large' 140 x 70mm 'Rhodesian Small' 55 x 90mm 'Rhodesian Services Assn' 80 x 85mm
'Rhodesia & Australia' 150 x 80mm 'Rhodesia & New Zealand 150 x 80mm
All priced at $3.00 for 1 or $5 for 2, plus postage. Rhodesian Flag constructed with high quality, Ultra-Knit 100% Polyester. These flags also have a cotton heading and brass grommets. They are the most accurate reproduction of the Rhodesian flag available. They are 3 foot x 5 foot (approx 900mm x 1500mm) in size
$40 plus postage. Number plate surrounds. 4 to choose from - note the surround #3 comes as pictured or with the Zimbabwe Independence ribbon on the left and the RGSM ribbon on the right. They will fit NZ standard plates (120mm x 360mm) if you are ordering from overseas they may not fit - please check you plates before ordering 1 2 3
Price $12 each plus postage.
Rhodesian Army Recruitment Poster - Be a man among men. This is a reproduction of the original. We have previously sold this type of poster but on much thinner paper and for a far lower price. This poster was made 'famous' when the 'Soldier of Fortune' magazine sold copies in the 1970's and 1980's. The poster that you will receive does not have 'Sample' on it. If postage is required, it will be sent in a cardboard tube which unfortunately adds to the cost of delivery. This is a quality item. It is printed on 280 Micron Photo-Matt Heavyweight paper. It measures approx 750mm x
$25 plus postage (comes in a cardboard tube). Rhodesian Army Recruitment Poster - Terrorism stops here. This is a reproduction of the original. This item is unique, originals of this poster are exceedingly rare, so we have reproduced this one in order that people can share a great piece of memorabilia at an affordable price. The poster that you will receive does not have 'Small sample' on it. If postage is required, it will be sent in a cardboard tube which unfortunately adds to the cost of delivery. This is a quality item. It is printed on 280 Micron Photo-Matt Heavyweight paper. It measures approx 400mm x
Price $50 plus postage (comes in a cardboard tube). Lion & Tusk Dog Tags (Supplied by Kieron & Carolyn Robinson of K.C Graphics in Wales, www.kcgraphics.biz Please support his business which deals in many other items including stationary and printing)
The image is impacted on the nickel or gold plated pendants. These items are very hard wearing and each one comes with velveteen drawstring bag. The chains may vary from those illustrated above. $30 plus postage. 'Zippo' type liquid fuel lighter (Also supplied by K C Graphics www.kcgraphics.biz )
These are not genuine Zippo brand. The image and text are impacted on. They are that smart, I was tempted to take up smoking again just so I could carry one around! $25 plus postage Business Card Holder holds approx 10 cards
Very hard to photograph because it is very shiny. Stainless steel, engraved with the Lion & Tusk. Slimline, durable, light weight, would make a great present. $20 plus postage
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