| Main centres: | 1-3 business days |
| Regional areas: | 3-4 business days |
| Remote areas: | 3-5 business days |
SAP CAMO PATTERN 2 - Made by John Rowett & Sons Pvt Ltd. (Rare)
Manufacturer Details
Company Role: John Rowett & Sons was one of several domestic Rhodesian companies, alongside others like Statesman and City Clothing Factory, that manufactured uniforms for the Rhodesian Security Forces during the Rhodesian Bush War era (roughly mid-1970s to 1980)
This image displays a genuine, vintage Rhodesian Brushstroke camouflage shirt, a distinctive pattern used by the Rhodesian Security Forces.
The shirt bears a label indicating it was manufactured by "John Rowett And Sons (Pvt) Ltd" in 1973, which was one of several local companies that produced uniforms during the Rhodesian Bush War.
Service History: The pattern was introduced in the early 1970s (with some items dated 1970 and 1971) and remained in use until it was largely superseded by the 2nd pattern (often called "Police Camo" or "Koevoet Camo"), which was widely issued from 1973 onwards.
Design Influence: While the South African military adopted "nutria" (brown) uniforms for national service in 1971, the SAP maintained distinct camouflage patterns for counter-insurgency and border operations.
Key Details:
Location: The company was a "home-grown" Rhodesian firm, operating primarily out of what was then Salisbury (now Harare), Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).
Military Production: They were a major contractor for the Rhodesian Army and Air Force, producing iconic items such as:
Rhodesian Brushstroke camouflage trousers and shirts.
Rhodesian Air Force pilot overalls.
Connection to SAP Camo: During the Rhodesian Bush War, the South African Police were deployed to assist Rhodesian forces.
John Rowett and Sons (Pvt) Ltd carries a premium because they provide definitive proof of the Rhodesian manufacturing link, which is highly sought after by "Border War" historians.
Condition - Very good
