Original Rhodesian Bush War Rhodesian African Rifles Slouch Hat with Badge & Chinstrap
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Original Item. Only One Available. The Rhodesian African Rifles (RAR) was a regiment of the Rhodesian Army. The ranks of the RAR were recruited from the black African population, although officers were generally from the white population. The regiment was formed in May 1940 in the British colony of Southern Rhodesia. The RAR were officially declared the successor to the Rhodesia Native Regiment (RNR) which had existed in World War I from 1916 to 1918, and was granted the RNR's battle honours earned fighting in the East African Campaign. The RAR were the second-oldest regiment of the Rhodesian Army, after the Rhodesia Regiment which was raised in 1899. The RAR used the "greens" uniform and wore slouch hats as headgear.
This is a great example of one of the slouch hats worn by the RAR. The original RAR Cap badge is affixed to the black band on the slouch. The hat is marked Size 9, but this is not the U.S. sizing system. The hat band is in good shape with still vibrant green and black colors. The sweatband is intact and pliable, with the original chinstrap also intact and in good shape.
Not many issues to report, a very nice example of a scarce slouch hat worn by the Rhodesian African Rifles. Ready for further research and display.
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