Stunning!!!! 1970-80 RLI Paratrooper Full Uniform

The Rhodesian Light Infantry 1961-1980

#Rhodesian light infantry Universal Tartan Green's Uniform, 

Including: Beret, Shirt, Jacket, Pants, Tie, and 3 belts, "Stable", "Green" and "Dress" 

The Rhodesian government saw the need for a regular infantry battalion i n the early 1960's and decided to start recruiting men for what is now known as the Rhodesian Light Infantry. 

Regimental Accoutrements and Colours

Regimental Colours: The Regimental Colours is unique amongst all units which have served the British Monarch in that it has a rep of Flame Lilies (The Rhodesian national flower) instead of the traditional roses and thistles. The Regimental colour was presented to the first battalion on the 19th June 1965. The same colours were laid up on 17th October 1980. The Queen's Colour was awarded in June 1965 and was laid up in 1970 when Rhodesia became a Republic. (See Photo) 

Stable Belt: The RLI wore a green stable belt with two equally spaced white stripes running parallel. The stable belt was fastened on the left side by two black leather straps and buckles. (See photo in mint condition) 

Beret and Badges: A tartan green beret was issued in 1965 when the role of the Regiment changed. All other infantry regiments wore the rifle green beret. Prior to this date the RLI wore a tartan green cap with a patent leather peak. Other ranks wore a stay bright silver badge depicting a Light Infantry bugle and Rhodesian Lion and Tusk emblem with a Queen's Crown above. Officers wore a hall marked silver beret badge. Collar badges were the same size as the beret badge and made in the appropriate metal. 

(See photo)

Parachute wings: The RLI wore the standard pattern army parachute wings embroidered in light blue and white on dark Green felt for the Dress Greens. (See photo) 

Lanyard: The RLI wore a silver and green chord lanyard on the left arm belt. (See photo) 

*Mannequin not included 

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