Selous scouts shorts Elasticated waist band still strong Size 28 to 30 inch waist. The Selous Scouts was a special forces regiment of the Rhodesian Army that operated from 1973 until the reconstitution of the country as Zimbabwe in 1980. Button intact. They both have grass pattern camouflage, three colour, high contrast, disruptive fabric with green and brown strokes on a sandy background Rhodesian Army Brushstroke Camo shirt (B) and shorts We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Please note, we currently only ship to South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and USA. An original pair of Rhodesian Army Camo bush shorts as used by the Selous Scouts and other Security Forces in Rhodesia. I have lived in the SW desert most of my life. In 1974, I was seconded to what was to be the Selous Scouts. Opens in a new window or tab. Only eight of us who embarked upon our SAS course passed out with our wings and colours. Rhodesian Brushstroke Gun Shorts . Stock 119. Named after the famous hunter Fredrick Selous, they possess the teamwork mindset of the Rhodesian Light Infantry and the skills of the Rhodeisan Special Air Service; but with harder training requirements than both, the Selous Scouts Apr 10, 2018 · That unit was called the Selous Scouts, a special-forces regiment from the Rhodesian Army, which fought black insurgent armies in the Bush War of the 1960s and ’70s to maintain white-minority Aug 15, 2024 · It all boils down the nature of the Bush War This wasn’t the Eastern Front, with huge, mechanized armies opposing each other along a defined front Rather, it was (somewhat) more like Vietnam and the Malaysian Emergency, with light infantry on light infantry conflict defining most of the war - Twitter thread by Will Tanner @Will_Tanner_1 - Rattibha Rhodesia photos all over the internet show guys in shorts. New reproduction. $37. Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe, was a former British colony located in Southern Africa. 4kg. In 1974, I joined the Selous Scouts. Out of Stock. But not many know much about the Rhodesian Selous Scouts. Inventory Shorts played a practical role in meeting the demands of the African environment. While they were ultimately banned for operation use among front line units by the late 1970s, they continued to see use in garrison, particularly by the legendary Selous Scouts. 00. 14 Reviews. US$30. Item stored and shipped from South Africa with DHL express worldwide. These were not issue, and these were tailored by someone in Rhodesia at the time. Pre-Owned. Select Dec 10, 2014 · The Rhodesian Bush War upended the conventional military tactics of the day, stressing resourcefulness and efficiency amongst the Rhodesian Light Infantry, Rhodesian SAS, and the Selous Scouts. Photo not part of sale but shows Selous members wearing shorts. The Oct 16, 2020 · Footage of an ITN News report by Desmond Hamill about the training of recruits into the Selous Scouts, a Special Forces Unit of the Rhodesian Army which oper Dec 30, 2022 · Green Berets, SEALs, MARSOC — these are all well-known operator groups in the United States military. All merchandise and memorabilia sold on this site is approved by the official Selous Scouts Regimental Association (SSRA) and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Shorts have no pockets, but do have a drawstring in the waist. Selous Scout Tribute Patch. 0 out of 5 stars. I Figures wear typical clothing of scouts worn during training or local patrol with minimal requirements- no backpacks, no heavy load and no trousers. 5. $6. These are SHORT, SHORT, as was they style at the time and are about a 34in waist. Author Neil Grant, in his 2014 book Rhodesian Light Infantryman 1961–80 by Osprey Publishing noted that the basic Rhodesian military battledress adopted universally between 1964 and 1966 consisted […] May 25, 2025 · Original pair of pristine unissued shorts as worn by the Selous Scouts in combat. By then, I had been privileged to obtain my motor mechanic accreditation through the army thanks to our Officer Commanding Major Barney Bentley (SAS). Selous Scouts logo makes a great gift for men, women or friends who like cool eagle designs; Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem Selous Scouts Top Secret War by Peter Stiff Rare South Africa Book 1st Hard. (0) Add to Wish List. Sep 5, 2016 · The military was fully integrated and blacks fought just as fiercely as whites (even in the Selous Scouts) to protect their country from communist aggression (disguised as national movements). It was mainly responsible for infiltrating the black majority population of Rhodesia and collecting intelligence on insurgents so that they could Rhodesian Olive Drab Bush Shorts 107537000. (5) Add to Wish List. 50. While shorts are cooler in the high heat they don't protect against the prickliness of nature. 1 product rating - Selous . Semper Fi - Life member (NRA, CRPA, DAV, CA4WDC) The Selous Scouts / s ə ˈ l uː / was a special forces unit of the Rhodesian Army that operated during the Rhodesian Bush War from 1973 until the reconstitution of the country as Zimbabwe in 1980. The iconic look of a camo clad rifleman with these olive short-shorts cemented a mythical image of the Rhodesian soldier. jenfse ouxn yfjbu uqgx qodo bwuvf jhwy yppmrw zpugmaz aaasten