Original Rhodesian Bush War Era 1st Battalion Rhodesian African Rifles Brushstroke Camouflage Pattern Keko (Swallowtail) Patrol Cap With Neck Protector - Size 56cm German Field Gear The rear flaps are covered

The rear flaps are covered with the standard white rabbit fur

mortar fire was laid down in the vicinity

Side Cutting

something we have only seen on a few examples of these rare helmets

often sold to tourists as collectors items later on

Original Rhodesian Bush War Era 1st Battalion Rhodesian African Rifles Brushstroke Camouflage Pattern Keko (Swallowtail) Patrol Cap With Neck Protector - Size 56cm German Field Gear The rear flaps are coveredOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a fantastic Rhodesian Brushstroke camouflage pattern patrol cap! What makes it even better is the 1 R. A. R. patch insignia on the front for the 1st Battalion Rhodesian African Rifles. The insignia consists of a Matabele shield, crossed by a Matabele stabbing spear and a Shona digging spear, obfuscated by a knobkerrie. The RAR were officially declared the successor to the Rhodesia Native Regiment (RNR)