Rhodesian Fireforce
Rhodesian Fireforce Vest
1970s
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Description
Fireforce webbing was a webbing used by Fireforce of the Rhodesian Army during the Rhodesian Bush War. A battle jerkin and chest rig were known items. It was made by Fereday & Sons of Salisbury.
Rhodesian Fireforce Vest (Fereday)
Fereday and Sons of Sailsbury, in the former Rhodesia, was the premier maker of tactical equipment to the Rhodesian security forces during the bush war.Physical Description
Battle jerkin
The battle jerkin was an assault vest, similar to that used by the British during WW2. It first came in olive green, later in disruptive camouflage.
The battle jerkin was an assault vest, similar to that used by the British during WW2. It first came in olive green, later in disruptive camouflage.
History note Category
Fereday and Sons Rhodesian combat vest manufactured in Salisbury, Rhodesia circa 1970s.Vest shows usual signs of combat wear and tear and has a few period repairs. Owner name and regimental number written on top back pack (sorry, no research conducted into history) along with the name 'Mitch' faintly with pen on the inner.
Top back back pouch has a square hole cut in it which I believe was used to accomodate a radio antenna. Made up of 6x FN magazine pouches and 2x water bottle pouches on front and sides and two utility pouches on rear with bag roll straps. No size displayed, but I would estimate it to be a size medium.
Top back back pouch has a square hole cut in it which I believe was used to accomodate a radio antenna. Made up of 6x FN magazine pouches and 2x water bottle pouches on front and sides and two utility pouches on rear with bag roll straps. No size displayed, but I would estimate it to be a size medium.
Due to the short comings with the standard issue webbing the Rhodesian forces began tailoring their own belts as well as taking the better constructed Warsaw Pact chest rigs of dead terrorists. Or buying from ferreday and sons in Sailsbury Rhodesia.The Rhodesian forces had a lot of freedom when it came to equipment and clothing in the bush. Hence the bush shorts and gym shoes.The load usually carried on a fire force mission was generally suited to carrying ammunition and water for short fire fights with quick supporter from aviation assents.
Printed Label
Faraday & Sons / PVT LTD
72 Manica RD SalisburyCamping Fishing Shooting
Object Details
Category
Load Carriage Systems
Related period
1970s
Materials
Nylon
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Associated Associations
- South Africa
- Pattern 70 Webbing
- Rhodesian Fireforce Chest Rig
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