RHODESIAN FLAG INVENTORY
Vexillology is the study of flags and vexillologists are concerned, inter alia, with the preservation of collections of vexillological interest. Rhodesian flags, along with other Rhodesian memorabilia, are widely dispersed. In order to try and understand where these flags are I am establishing an inventory of Rhodesian flags. The purpose is to record and build a comprehensive data-base of Rhodesian flags so that as time passes these items do not ‘disappear’, get lost or destroyed etc. Preparing such an inventory is beyond the capability of any one individual and hence, we are requesting anyone with flags in their possession to please provide the information as shown in the example below. This inventory will be available as a matter of record to anyone with a legitimate interest in vexillology and/or Rhodesiana.
We are flag collectors and both have a comprehensive collection of Rhodesian flags, with Bruce having possibly the only complete set of Rhodesian national flags in one collection.
Your co-operation is appreciated and any information which you may have regarding Rhodesian flags can be forwarded to Bruce at [email protected] or by mail to P O Box 836, Pinegowrie, 2123, South Africa and Chris at [email protected] or by mail to P.O. Box 22034, Mesa, AZ 85277-2034, USA.
Thank youBRUCE BERRY and CHRIS WHITEHEAD
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /BACKGROUND
Indicate the name of the flag
Measure width by length
(Imperial or metric)
Indicate who made the flag from the manufacturers label if there is one.
Description of the current condition excellentgoodfairpoor
Your name and town where you live.
Contact details (e-mail, address etc)
Any relevant details which you are aware of pertaining to the flag.
I N D E X
The following flags are listed in the Inventory:
Air Rhodesia
British South Africa Company (BSAC) No red ring versionRed ring version
British South Africa Police (BSAP) 1949 – 19601960 - 1970 1970 – 1980Mounted escort pennantCar pennant
Central African Airways (CAA)Central African CommandCentral African Naval Association
Grey’s ScoutsGuard Force Gwelo (Gweru) Green ?
Internal Affairs 1970 – 1980
Northern Rhodesia Blue EnsignRed EnsignPoliceRegimentVolunteer Defence Force
Nyasaland Blue EnsignPolice
Red Ensign
Pfumo re Vanhu
Rhodesia 1968 – 1979Rhodesia Defence Unit (?)Rhodesia Defence RegimentRhodesia Education CorpsRhodesia President President’s Flag
President’s Car FlagRhodesia Prime Minister Prime Minister’s Car PennantRhodesia Prison ServiceRhodesia Regiment c. 1950
3rd Battalion4th Battalion4th Battalion A Company (“Foxtrot” flag)A CompanySecond version to 1980K Company
Rhodesia Reinforcement UnitRhodesian African Rifles (RAR) 1970 – 1980
HQ CompanySP Company (Chiwororo)C Company 1 RARC Company 1 RAR
Rhodesian Air Force 1970 – 1979Chief of Staff Car FlagStation Commanding OfficerSquadron Leader’s PennantAir Officers PennantAir Officers Car and Aircraft flagGeneral Service Unit
Rhodesian Armoured Car Regiment
Rhodesian Armoured CorpsRhodesian Army 1st version (Pre UDI with crown)
2nd version (no crown)3rd version (to 1980)
Rhodesian Army Pay CorpsRhodesian Army Services CorpsRhodesian Corps of EngineersRhodesian First Field Artillery RegimentRhodesian Light Infantry 1970 – 1980
Infantry Training Troop12 Troop
Rhodesian Medical CorpsRhodesian Signal Corps 1st version (with crown)
2nd version (Zimbabwe Bird)Rhodesian Staff CorpsRhodesia and Nyasaland Blue Ensign
Red EnsignGovernor-General
Royal Rhodesian Air Force Federal PeriodCar Flag
Selous ScoutsSouthern Rhodesia Union Jack Pennant (1930s)
Dark Blue Ensign (no roundel)Dark Blue Ensign (with roundel)Governor (1924 – 1951)Prime Minister’s Car FlagRed Ensign (no roundel)Red Ensign (with roundel)Light Blue Ensign (1964 – 1968)
Southern Rhodesia Staff CorpsSouthern Rhodesia Transport CorpsSpecial Air Services
Trade Fair (Bulawayo)
Umkonto We Sizwe
Zimbabwe Rhodesia 1979 – 1980Prime Minister’s Car Flag
Zimbabwe Rhodesia Air Force
One (Rhodesia) BattalionOne Brigade Matabeleland District
Three (Rhodesia) Battalion
Four (Rhodesia) Battalion
Three Brigade
Fourth Gwelo Air Scouts
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Air Rhodesia 3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Good Devereaux Cannon(Sumner County, Tennessee, USA)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg, RSA
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
British South Africa Company (BSAC)
(1890s – 1923)
(pre-1923 version with no red fimbriation around badge)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
Adam & Lane & Neave
(London)
Good – thinning and some holes
National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
From Salisbury Cathedral
(Access No. 1436/1)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
No label.
(Assumed to be British)
Good – some fraying and few holes
National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
On sleeve is written “Boma” which probably indicates that it was used in Northern Rhodesia. The term “Boma” for a District HQ was not normally used in Southern Rhodesia.
There is NO lettering on badge.
(Access No. 1384/1)
?
(standard)
No label.
(Assumed to be British)
Good Dudley Wall(Centurion, South Africa)
Assumed to be pre-1923 issue. Photograph shown in Insignia and History of the Rhodesian Armed Forces (1890-1980) by Dudley Wall.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
No label.
(Assumed to be British)
Poor (moth eaten and frayed edges)
Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Was owned by an elderly gentleman who says it was the last flag flown at State House in Bulawayo
3’ x 6’ No label
(Assumed to be British)
Poor (moth eaten and thinning)
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
This flag was owned by EG Howman - a Pioneer and later Native Commissioner and was used in the annual Pioneer / Remembrance Day flag raising ceremony held in Cecil Sq. every Sept. It was also used to drape the coffins of ‘departed’ Pioneers. It was used up until the 1960s after which it was decided that the flag was too fragile.
?
(standard)
No label.
(Assumed to be British)
Good National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
Flown at Mazoe Citrus Estate
(Access No. 11239 – unable to be located in January 2005 search)
5’ x 11’ No label.
(Assumed to be British)
Fair – has stains and holes
National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
Last flown on 30 September 1923 (?). No further details.
(Access No. 619)
6’ x 12’
(ceremonial)
No label.
(Assumed to be British)
Poor – stains, repaired tears and small holes
National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
Flown in Bulawayo prior to the granting of Responsible Govt. in 1923
(Access No. 341)
?
(ceremonial)
No label.
(Assumed to be British)
Fair Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe(Bulawayo, Zimbabwe)
Flag flown over the Magistrate’s Court in Bulawayo and lowered on 11 Sept 1923 prior to the granting of Responsible Government.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
British South Africa Company (BSAC)
(1890s – 1923)
(pre-1923 version with red fimbriation around badge)
6’ x 12”
(ceremonial)
No label.
(Assumed to be British)
Good Mattias Hansson(Malmö, Sweden)
Purchased on eBay.
No further details available.
?
(standard)
No label.
(Assumed to be British)
Good National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
Flown at Bulawayo Records Centre until 1968 when BSAC amalgamated with Anglo-American Corp.
(Access No. 413)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
No label.
(Assumed to be British)
Poor – frayed with stains, holes and very dirty.
National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
Flown over Administrative Offices prior to the granting of Responsible Government in 1923.
Badge printed directly on the flag.
(Access No. 5)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
No label.
(Assumed to be British)
Good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Company flag flown at Charter House in Salisbury.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
No label.
(Assumed to be British)
Good Alan Butcher(Edenvale, South Africa)
Company flag flown at Charter House in Salisbury.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
No label.
(Assumed to be British)
Good Mattias Hansson(Malmö, Sweden)
Purchased on eBay.
No further details available.
No details as to which version.
178 x 356 cm
125 x 250 cm
91 x 184 cm
85,6 x 176 cm
? Good – fair Mutare Museum (Mutare, Zimbabwe)
Museum has 7 examples in its collection. No further information provided.
120 x 180cm Flag & Banner(Durban, South Africa)
Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
Replica made post-Zimbabwe independence.
120 x 180cm Flag & Banner(Durban, South Africa)
Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
Replica made post-Zimbabwe independence.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
British South Africa Police (BSAP)
(1949-60)
104 x 155cm
? ? Mutare Museum (Mutare, Zimbabwe)
No information provided.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
? Fair – worn with colours faded but no holes.
Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
Original first flag (1949) rescued from BSAP HQ in 1980
3’ x 6’
(Standard)
? Poor – frayed with burn marks.
Greg Koll(Kamloops, Canada)
Flag in frame on display.
British South Africa Police (BSAP)
(1960-70)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
Version with crown above lion badge.
3’ x 6’ ? Poor – torn with burn marks (now in a frame)
Greg Koll(Canada)
No information provided. Owner is a collector of BSAP memorabilia.
British South Africa Police (BSAP)
(1970-80)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Devereaux Cannon(Sumner County, Tennessee, USA)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg, RSA
95 x 170 cm
William Smith
(Black label)
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg, RSA
95 x 170 cm
William Smith & Gourock
Good – top fly corner wind damaged
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg, RSA
95 x 170 cm
William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Dudley Wall(Centurion, South Africa)
No information provided. Photograph shown in Insignia and History of the Rhodesian Armed Forces (1890-1980) by Dudley Wall.
3’ x 6’ William Smith Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
No information provided.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased in Simonstown, RSA in the 1980s
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Poor - tattered Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
This flag flew at Mukumbura and was regularly used as target practice by the Frelimo garrison across the border in Mozambique.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
? Greg Koll(Kamloops, Canada)
No information provided. Owner is a collector of BSAP memorabilia.
3’ X 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Good Paddy Talbot-King
(United Kingdom)
Purchased on eBay from Memories of Rhodesia.
6’ X 12’ William Smith & Gourock
Good Chris Whitehead (Mesa, AZ, USA)
No information provided.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
British South Africa Police (BSAP)
Mounted escort pennant
19 x 71cm ? Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Obtained from my Uncle, one-time Senior Assistant Commissioner of the BSAP.
British South Africa Police (BSAP)
Car pennant
7½” x 18” ? ? Greg Koll(Canada)
No information provided. Owner is a collector of BSAP memorabilia.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Central African Airways
3’ x 6’ William Smith
(Green label)
Fair – rope and toggle cut off and flag has been flown
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from James Mackenzie (militaria dealer) in Cape Town
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Central African Command
15 x 30 cm
(car flag)
? Good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased on eBay. No further details available.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Central African Naval Association
3’ x 6’ ? Good National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
Used circa 1950s.
(Access No. 1022)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Grey’s Scouts 92 x 156 cm
No label but assume William Smith & Gourock (see history)
Excellent (mint condition)
Robert Talbot-King
Christchurch (New Zealand)
This flag would have been used at the Nkomo Barracks HQ & is the sister flag that was presented to Lt. Col Chris Pearce (Officer Commanding) which is now in the RLI museum in Bedford (UK).
The Grey's flags were never made from cotton, only woven polyester to prevent rotting. This flag is double sided. There were only three made (one is in the Bedford RLI Museum). Ten single sided flags were made in the history of the unit with labels, and 4 of them are in the
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Guard Force 3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
3’ x 6’ William Smith and Gourock
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Last flag flown outside Guard Force HQ in Salisbury. Major Reg Lawson donned his Guard Force uniform marched up the flag pole saluted it, then lowered and walked away with it.
3’ x 6’ William Smith and Gourock
Good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased on Bid or Buy – no further details available.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Gwelo (Gweru)
Green ?
? ? ? Midlands Museum(Gweru, Zimbabwe)
No further information provided.
(Account No. NMMZ / 4350)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Internal Affairs
(1970-80)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Devereaux Cannon (Sumner County, Tennessee, USA)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg, RSA
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Mint Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg, RSA
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Mint Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg, RSA
?(standard)
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Dudley Wall(Centurion, South Africa)
No information provided. Photograph shown in Insignia and History of the Rhodesian Armed Forces (1890-1980) by Dudley Wall.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Fair (used) Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Originally obtained by Major Reg Lawson from the flag pole outside of the DC’s office in Mount Darwin.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Michael Faul(York, UK)
Purchased by Clifford Francis in SA in the early 1990s.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Good Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
No information provided.
3’ x 6’ William Smith Good Greg Koll(Kamloops, Canada)
No information provided.
3’ X 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Paddy Talbot-King
(United Kingdom)
Purchased fromJames Mackenzie(militaria dealer) inCape Town.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Northern Rhodesia
Blue Ensign
36” x 72” ? Good Mutare Museum (Mutare, Zimbabwe)
Museum has 3 examples. No further information provided.
3’ x 6’ Flagmakers
(Swansea, UK)
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Replica made in 1999 for owners collection.
TYPE OF SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
FLAG
BACKGROUND
Northern Rhodesia
Red Ensign
3’ x 6' n/a Excellent Mattias Hansson(Malmö, Sweden)
As the red ensign version was unofficial this is a very rare example and may have been used as street decoration during the Royal Victory Tour in 1947 or for the Queen’s Coronation in 1953.
1½ x 3’
(Storm)
n/a Used Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Mattias Hansson who bought the flag on eBay. No further details available.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Northern Rhodesia Police
33 x 72” No label Fair – used & moth eaten
Greg Koll(Kamloops, BC, Canada)
Purchased from a militaria dealer in South Africa
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Northern Rhodesia Regiment
126 x 190 cm
No label Fair – used & moth eaten
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Craig Fourie
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Northern Rhodesia Volunteer Defence Force
3’ x 6’
(standard)
Unknown Fair Greg Koll(Kamloops, Canada)
Bought on eBay.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Nyasaland
Blue Ensign
109 x 230 cm
94 x 192cm
? Good Mutare Museum (Mutare, Zimbabwe)
Museum has 2 examples. No further information provided.
3’ x 6’ Flagmakers
(Swansea, UK)
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Replica made in 1999 for owners collection.
1,5’ x 3’
(1 yd)
Porter Bros
(Liverpool, UK)
Good Greg Koll(Kamloops, BC, Canada)
Purchased from militaria dealer. Flag date stamped 1960.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Nyasaland Police
3’ x 6’ ? no label Very good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Given by William Smith and Gourock (Flag makers) after a visit to their factory in 1987.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Nyasaland
Red Ensign
3’ x 6' n/a Excellent Mattias Hansson(Malmö, Sweden)
As the red ensign version was unofficial this is a very rare example and may have been used as street decoration during the Royal Victory Tour in 1947 or for the Queen’s Coronation in 1953.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Pfumo re Vanhu
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Devereaux Cannon(Sumner County, Tennessee, USA)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg, South Africa.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Dudley Wall(Centurion, South Africa)
No information provided. Photograph shown in Insignia and History of the Rhodesian Armed Forces (1890-1980) by Dudley Wall.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Good Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
No information provided.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Given to me by Major Reg Lawson who served with Internal Affairs, Guard Force and Pfumo re Vanhu.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Michael Faul(York, UK)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Phillip Evans, Manchester, UK.
Collected when completed National Service in 1980. Got from call sign 358 Mzola, Lupane District.
? ? ? Midlands Museum(Gweru, Zimbabwe)
No further information provided.
(Account No. NMMZ / 1296)
3’ x 6’ 6” No label Good Paddy Talbot-King
(United Kingdom)
Purchased on eBay. The flag is made up of 3 panels and has a ‘wavy’ design. The emblem is screen printed on one side only.
3’ x 6’ No label but suspect William Smith & Gourock
Good – but prestik stains.
Bruce Berry
(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased on Bid-or Buy. Emblem printed on one side only.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesia
(1968 - 1979)
? ?
(presume William Smith, Salisbury)
Good National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
Flag raised at ceremony to hoist the new Rhodesian flag on 11/11/1968.
(Access No. 841)
? ?
(presume William Smith, Salisbury)
Fair National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
Flag last flown at Rhodesia House in London, July 1969.
(Access No. 880)
3,5m x 7m
(Presumed to be the Largest Rhodesian flag ever made)
William Smith
(Salisbury)
(white label)
(thin outline of Arms)
Good – slight fraying.
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
This is presumed to be the largest Rhodesian flag ever made which flew at the entrance to Trade Fair in Bulawayo. The flag was originally purchased by Mike Deverell from a deceased estate in Harare and then brought to South Africa.
180 x 350cm
(large ceremonial)
William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg who said the flag was apparently flown over parliament but there is nothing to confirm this on the flag.
180 x 350cm
(large ceremonial)
William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Bill MacDonald(Canada)
No information provided.
115 x 236 cm
(ceremonial)
William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg
115 x 236 cm
(ceremonial)
William Smith & Gourock
Fair – has been used.
Clay Moss(Penang, Malaysia)
Sent by Bruce Berry who purchased it from a militaria dealer in Johannesburg.
115 x 236 cm
William Smith & Gourock
Excellent (unused)
Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
115 x 236 cm
(ceremonial)
William Smith
(white label)
(thin outline of Arms)
Good Jon Wrathall(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Flag flown at Government House when JJ Wrathall was President.
6’ x 9’ William Smith & Gourock
Excellent
(Signed by Ian Smith)
Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased from Coin and Medal shop in Second St, Harare, Zimbabwe
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith
(white label)
(thin outline of Arms)
Fair – has been flown.
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Flag flown at BSAP Headquarters in Salisbury. It has “old style” (pre- 1975) printing of Arms – thinner black lines etc.
Imperial size – made pre-1972 metrication in Rhodesia. Old label.
93 x 166 cm
(Standard)
William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
5 flags in this size (post-1975) printing of the Arms. New label and metric size. One signed by Ian Smith.
170 x 100 cm
William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Mark Wiggins(Devon, UK)
Issued to Godfrey Huggins Junior School (Marandellas) and given by the Headmaster, Bob Long, to the owners mother who was the School Secretary.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Mint Mattias Hansson(Malmö, Sweden)
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Mint Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Mint Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Excellent
(signed by Ian Smith)
Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Came from Internal Affairs stock, Mount Darwin-obtained from Major Reg Lawson
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Clay Moss(Penang, Malaysia)
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Good Clay Moss(Penang, Malaysia)
Signed by Ian Smith on sleeve. Purchased at a second hand shop in Malaysia.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Michael Faul(York, UK)
Purchased when still current.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Devereaux Cannon(Sumner County, Tennessee, USA)
3’ x 6’ ?
(presume William Smith & Gourock)
Poor Keith Wells(Douglas, Isle of Man)
Flag flew over the Protected Village of Gono near Shamva.
3’ x 6’ William Smith Mint Colin Bird(Ashburton, New Zealand)
This flag was hoisted at the flag raising ceremony was held at the District Commissioners Office in Wankie on 11 November 1968. The flag was raised, dedicated, taken down again and a second flag raised in its place. The “dedicated” flag was sealed in a government manilla envelope and held in the DC’s office strong room for 11 years before becoming coming into possession of the current owner. The flag is still sealed in the original envelope.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Poor (only half a flag, damaged by rifle fire and wind)
Phillip Evans, Manchester, UK.
Got at 49 Juliet, Lupane District, 1979.
3’ x 6’ William Smith Good Paddy Talbot-King
(United Kingdom)
Purchased on eBay from Memories of Rhodesia.
3ft x 6ft William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased on Ebay
3’ X 4.5’ William Smith & Gourock
Poor – The frayed end has been cut off.
Paddy Talbot-King
(United Kingdom)
Given by a friend in Australia.
86 X 200
cm
Screen Speed (Pvt) Ltd (presumably Salisbury/Harare)
Mint Norman Stockton (Somerset West, South Africa)
Flag is still in manufacturers wrapper was given to the current owner by a friend, Henry Swart, in Durban.
91 x 200 cm William Smith & Gourock
Mint Pat & Mandy HarrisonKalgoorlie W Australia
Given to current owner by a friend in Zimbabwe whom did not want to keep it there.
91 x 200 cm Unknown (presume William Smith)
Fair (used & faded)
Pat & Mandy HarrisonKalgoorlie W Australia
Given to current owner by a friend who got it from Intaf where it had been used.
76” x 138” William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Colin Lord Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Given the flag by ex Special Branch officer at the end of the war in 1979 who was fleeing the country. He said that he removed it from Livingstone House in Salisbury.
46 x 92cm
(Storm size)
William Smith
(white label)
Good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased when still current.
46 x 92cm William Smith Good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Flag part of indoor set from Standard Bank – arms inverted (face right) thus flag was on left side of set. Label missing.
46 x 92cm William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
46 x 92cm William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
18” x 30” William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg, RSA.
46 x 92 cm Heritage (South Africa)
Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
Non-Rhodesian made (post-1980) example.
88 x 142 cm Taiwanese polyester Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Non-Rhodesian made (post-1980) example.
88 x 142 cm Taiwanese polyester Excellent Alan Butcher(Edenvale, South Africa)
Non-Rhodesian made (post-1980) example.
120 x 180 cm
National Flag (Johannesburg)
Very good Veronica Crosland(Auckland, New Zealand)
Non-Rhodesian made (post-1980) example. South African made flag given as a gift.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesia Defence Unit
? ? ? Midlands Museum(Gweru, Zimbabwe)
No further information provided.
(Account No. NMMZ / 1288)
Rhodesia Defence Regiment
(see also Rhodesia Reinforcement Unit)
5’ x 7’ Handmade Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Sent by the Rev H. McCarriar who was in Gwanda during the Rhodesian war. This flag was made and donated by the RDR unit in the area to be hung in the local church. He removed it at the end of the war.
90 x 175 cm
Handmade Good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Craig Fourie in Durban. Flag appears home-made with the top and bottom stripes being black. The badge is not identical to that as illustrated by Allport in Flags and Symbols of Rhodesia 1890 – 1980.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesia Education Corps
? ? ? Midlands Museum(Gweru, Zimbabwe)
No further information provided.
(Account No. NMMZ / 1290)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesia –President
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith & Gourock
(Salisbury)
Good Jon Wrathall(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Flag flown at Government House when JJ Wrathall was President.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith & Gourock
Good but with bad stains
Chris Whitehead (Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased from a gentleman in UK who found four Rhodesian flags in an old tin trunk, which explains the bad rust stains.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
TME
(USA)
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Replica made to complete private collection.
Rhodesia –President’s Car Flag
22 x 33 cm No label – suspect William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Fair Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from James MacKenzie (militaria dealer) in Cape Town. The flag was originally obtained by the former Aide de Camp to President
Josiah Gumede.
21 x 30cm William Smith
(white label)
Good Jon Wrathall(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Car flag used when JJ Wrathall was President.
30 x 47cm William Smith Excellent Chris Whitehead (Mesa, AZ, USA)
Car flag used by Acting PresidentJohn Pithey.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesia -Prime Minister’s Car Pennant
19 x 39 cm No label – suspect William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from James MacKenzie (militaria dealer in Cape Town).
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesia Prison Service
95 x 176 cm
No label (but assume William Smith)
Mint Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg, RSA. Badge sewn on one side only.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesia Regiment
(c. 1950)
?
(standard)
? ? National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
Presented by Major Berry. Flag was at Bulawayo Records Centre until 1981.
(Access No. 1386)
Rhodesia Regiment
(3rd Battalion)
45 x 95 cm(storm)
? Good Dudley Wall(Centurion, South Africa)
No information provided. Photograph shown in Insignia and History of the Rhodesian Armed Forces (1890-1980) by Dudley Wall.
RhodesiaRegiment
(4th Battalion)
45 x 95 cm
(storm)
? Good Dudley Wall(Centurion, South Africa)
No information provided. Photograph shown in Insignia and History of the Rhodesian Armed Forces (1890-1980) by Dudley Wall.
45 x 95 cm ? Fair – moth eaten
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Craig Fourie (Durban). No background details provided.
Rhodesia Regiment
(4th Battalion – A Coy)
“Foxtrot” flag
28 x 61 cm ? Good Greg Koll(Kamloops, BC, Canada)
Purchased from a militaria dealer.
The 'Foxtrot' flag was made during the time of extended call-ups in 1977/8. F Coy were based in the Buhera Tribal Trust Lands and then Burma Valley through that period. The OC was Maj. 'Buster' Johnson of Marandellas. Jossy Feild, the wife of one of the serving officers, Lt. Simon Feild, did the artwork and 'Buster' Johnson's wife, Merle, was responsible for making the flags. After the extended call ups ended F
Coy ceased to exist and most of the men from F Coy then served under Maj. 'Buster' Johnson in A Coy - hence the reference in the A Coy flag to the foxes from F Coy days.
Rhodesia Regiment –
A Company
? Excellent Chris Whitehead (Mesa, AZ, USA)
This flag is from the late 1960s and was the A Company flag during training-spirited out of camp the night before passing out parade and smuggled over the Zambian border and later out of Rhodesia-an intriguing flag.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesia Regiment (The badge on this flag is the same style as the Second Version shown at Figure 72 in Flags and Symbols of Rhodesia by Richard Allport—BUT the badge is as ROUND as found on the First Version)
Originally 3’ x 6’, but the frayed end has been cut down and re-sewn, so that it now measures more nearly 3’ x 5’
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Poor to fair Devereaux Cannon(Sumner County, Tennessee, USA)
Purchased from a Rhodesian expatriate in the South Africa.
Rhodesia Regiment
(second version to 1980)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith
(Black label)
Good Bruce Berry (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg. Marked KC 18963 on sleeve.
3’ x 6’ William Smith Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
No information provided.
3’ x 6’ William Smith and Gourock
Poor Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Last flag to be flown at KGVI Barracks in Salisbury.
3’ x 6’ William Smith and Gourock
Fair with some fraying
Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
A second flag in better condition purchased in the RSA.
K-Coy 10 RR 3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith and Gourock
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Handmade on a Gourock base-yellow geese matting.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesia Reinforcement Unit
3’ x 6’ William Smith Poor (torn) Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
No information provided.
TYPE OF FLAG SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesian African Rifles
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Good Devereaux Cannon (Sumner County, Tennessee, USA)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg, South Africa.
?(standard)
? Fair – lower stripe frayed
Dudley Wall(Centurion, South Africa)
No information provided. Photograph shown in Insignia and History of the Rhodesian Armed Forces (1890-1980) by Dudley Wall.
Rhodesian African Rifles HQ COY
3’ x 4’ Homemade with ropes
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Sent to me by the Rev H. McCarriar who was in Gwanda during the Rhodesian war. This flag was made and donated by the Rhodesia Defence Regiment unit in the area to be hung in the local church. He removed this, and the other flags, at the end of the war.
Rhodesian African Rifles
SP COY (Chiwororo)
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased on eBay.
Rhodesian African Rifles C COY
1 RAR
16” x 36” Unknown Poor - frayed Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased on eBay.
Rhodesian African Rifles C COY
1 RAR
2.5’ x 3’ Unknown Good Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased on eBay. Signed by Ian Smith
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesian Air Force
(1970 – 1979)
3’ x 6’ William Smith
(White label)
Good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from a militaria dealer in Grahamstown, South Africa.
89 x 184 cm
?
(presumed to be William Smith)
Good Mutare Museum(Mutare, Zimbabwe)
No information provided.
3’ x 6’ William Smith Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
No information provided.
3’ x 6’ William Smith Good Phillip Evans, Manchester, UK.
Given by the ex Thornhill AFB Fire Chief, Andy McDonald, 1980
3’ x 6’ William Smith Fair Chris Whitehead (Mesa, AZ, USA)
No information provided
Rhodesian Air Force – Chief of Staff car flag
15 x 30 cm
Car flag
? (no label) Good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Craig Fourie (Durban). No further details available.
Rhodesian Air Force - Station Commanding Officer
15 x 30 cm
Car flag
?
(presumed to be William Smith)
Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
No information provided.
Rhodesian Air Force Squadron Leader’s Pennant
2’ x 3’ William Smith and Gourock
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased in the RSA. No further details available.
Rhodesian Air Force – Air Officers Pennant
59 x 90 cm
William Smith and Gourock
Fair Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Craig Fourie (Durban). No further details available.
Rhodesian Air Force – Air Officers Car and aircraft flag
15 x 30 cm
(car flag)
? Good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased on eBay. No further details available.
Rhodesian Air Force – General Service Unit
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Fair Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased in the RSA. No further details available.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesian Armoured Car Regiment
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased on an auction. Is made of lightweight polyester, but has the same markings as Rh ACR (picture of flag missing only)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesian Armoured Corps
? ? ? Midlands Museum(Gweru, Zimbabwe)
No further information provided.
(Account No. NMMZ / 1292)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesian Army
(pre-UDI)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Good but rope and toggle removed
Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
Flag has crown in badge.
3’ x 6’ William Smith Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Name “Major V. N. Trenck” written on hoist
Rhodesian Army
(Second version – no crown)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Fair – torn, frayed and faded
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Mike Kaplan in Johannesburg – no further details.
Rhodesian Army
(Third version to 1980)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith and Gourock
Good – somewhat faded
Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Made into a wall-hanging with no ropes or hoist.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith and Gourock
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Obtained from Pittaway in RSA.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith and Gourock
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased on Bid or Buy.
110 x 170 cm
Bag and Flag
(Durban, South Africa)
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from manufacturer in 1994.
110 x 170 cm
Bag and Flag
(Durban, South Africa)
Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
Purchased from manufacturer.
110 x 170 cm
Bag and Flag
(Durban, South Africa)
Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
Purchased from manufacturer.
Rhodesian Army
(version not stated)
? ? ? Midlands Museum(Gweru, Zimbabwe)
No further information provided.
(Account No. NMMZ / 4578)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesian Army Pay Corps
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Good Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Donated by a gentleman who won it on a raffle organised by the Flame Lily Foundation (FLF).
TYPE OF FLAG SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesian Army Services Corps
3’ x 6’ William Smith Poor (torn) Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
No information provided.
3’ x 6’ William Smith Poor (frayed and torn)
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased on auction from Alec Kaplan and Sons, militaria dealers in Johannesburg.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesian Corps of Engineers
3’ x 6’ William Smith and Gourock
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Bought on auction in RSA.
3’ x 6’ William Smith and Gourock
Fair – faded and frayed
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Terry Griffiths, one time member of the Engineers who kept the flag after it was replaced with a new one. Sleeve has KC 18907 marked on it.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesian First Field Artillery Regiment
? ? ? Midlands Museum (Gweru, Zimbabwe)
No details on the flag provided.
(Account No. NMMZ / 1295)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesian Light Infantry
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
No further information provided.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Excellent Jon Wrathall(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Obtained from RLI during national service.
Rhodesian Light InfantryTraining Troop
3’ x 6’
(standard)
Appears homemade with toggles and ropes
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased from a source in Zimbabwe in late 1999. No further details available.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesian Light Infantry
(12 Troop)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith and Gourock
(Salisbury)
Fair Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Bought on auction in RSA.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesian Medical Corps
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith and Gourock
(Salisbury)
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Bought on auction in RSA.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesian Signal Corps
(First version with crown)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Poor – torn, frayed and faded
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Mike Kaplan in Johannesburg – no further details.
1½’ x 2’ Unknown Fair Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Came with a group of flags. Is embroidered on one side only.
Rhodesian Signal Corps
(second version with Zimbabwe Bird)
? ? ? Midlands Museum (Gweru, Zimbabwe)
No details on the flag provided.
(Account No. NMMZ / 1289)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith and Gourock
(Salisbury)
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Bought on auction in RSA.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Fair – torn, frayed and faded
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Mike Kaplan in Johannesburg – no further details.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesian Staff Corps
92 x 182 cm
? ? Mutare Museum(Mutare, Zimbabwe)
Museum has 2 examples. No further information provided.
? ? ? Midlands Museum(Gweru, Zimbabwe)
No further information provided.
(Account No. NMMZ / 1291)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
Porter Bros, Liverpool
(UK)
Poor - badly moth eaten
Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased in RSA. No further details available.
9 x 12.5”
(car flag)
Porter Bros, Liverpool
(UK)
Good Greg Koll (Canada)
Purchased on eBay. No further details available.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesia & Nyasaland
(1953 – 1963)
(Dark blue ensign with shield placed directly in the fly)
2½ yards Not shown Good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Given erroneously as a “Southern Rhodesia” ensign by a representative of William Smith & Gourock (flag manufacturers) in Bulawayo in 1974.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased via the Trading Post on Rhodesians World Wide internet site.
3’ x 6’ William Smith Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from James Mackenzie (militaria dealer) in Cape Town
(indoor display flag – no rope & toggle)
3’ x 6' ? Excellent Mattias Hansson(Malmö, Sweden)
No information provided.
3’ x 6’ William Smith Good Dudley Wall(Centurion, South Africa)
No information provided.
3’ x 6’ William Smith Good Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
No information provided.
3’ x 6’ William Smith Very Good National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
No information provided.
(Access No. 1384/4)
? ? ? Midlands Museum (Gweru, Zimbabwe)
No details on the flag provided.
(Account No. NMMZ / 4575)
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock
Excellent Clay Moss(Penang, Malaysia)
William Smith & Gourock replica made after 1964.
3’ x 6’ T.C. Hayward & Co. (Stamped with RNG surrounding a triangle).
Good Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased in the Treasure Trove in Harare Zimbabwe in 1993
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Excellent John Moore(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Ex RLI Quartermaster and drawn to fly at the Battalion headquarters on the last day of the Federation.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER
HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesia and Nyasaland Red Ensign
1.5’ x 3’ William Smith Good – a few very small holes.
Paddy Talbot-King
(United Kingdom)
Purchased on eBay. No further details available.
(Like the N Rhodesia and S Rhodesia red ensign versions, this version was unofficial)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Rhodesia & Nyasaland Governor-General
? ? Good National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
Access No. 794
132 x 235 cm
? Good Mutare Museum(Mutare, Zimbabwe)
Michael Faul thinks it possible that this is the same flag recorded as being in the National Archives (see above).
18” x 36” ? (printed bunting) Good Michael Faul(York, UK)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Royal Rhodesian Air Force
(Federal period)
3’ x 6’ ? Excellent Clay Moss(Penang, Malaysia)
Replica flag made by owner.
Royal Rhodesian Air Force
(Car flag)
30 x 45 cm ?
(asumed to be hand made with embrodiered badges)
Good
(stain on top right corner)
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Craig Fourie (Durban)
(This flag has the SR light blue ensign in the canton instead of the Union Jack)
(Assumed to fly with Southern Rhodesia car flag – purchased together and made of same material etc)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Selous Scouts ?
(standard)
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Good Dave Parkin(South Africa)
No information provided. Photograph shown in Insignia and History of the Rhodesian Armed Forces (1890-1980) by Dudley Wall.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg, RSA
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Southern RhodesiaUnion Jack –
pennant set
(1932)
Union Jack = 2.75” x 5.5”
Pennant = 2.25” x 5.75”
No label.
(Assumed to be Benjamin Edgington, London)
Good National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
Used as car flags at the Ottawa Conference in 1932 and at a royal wedding prior to the formal adoption of the Southern Rhodesia dark blue ensign.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Southern Rhodesia
(c1930s – 1953)
(Dark Blue ensign with shield placed directly onto the fly – i.e. WITHOUT roundel)
3’ X 6
(standard)
Unknown (no label) Fair – slightly moth-eaten
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from an ex-Rhodesian in Johannesburg (2000) who responded to an advert on “The Bush Telegraph” of Rhodesians Worldwide on the internet.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith
(white RNG label)
Excellent Jon Wrathall(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Ex Government Central Stores, Salisbury and given to Mrs Wrathall, wife of former President JJ Wrathall.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Excellent John Moore(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Ex RLI Quartermaster and drawn to fly at the Battalion headquarters following dissolution of the Federation.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Excellent Mattias Hansson(Malmö, Sweden)
Purchased on eBay – no further details available.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
Dart Flags (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Replicas made for the display at the XVII International Congress of Vexillology (Cape Town, August 1997).
3’ x 6’
(standard)
Dart Flags (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Excellent Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
Replicas made for the display at the XVII International Congress of Vexillology (Cape Town, August 1997).
3’ x 6’
(standard)
Dart Flags (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Excellent SAVA ICV collection
(www.savaflags.org.za)
Replicas made for the display at the XVII International Congress of Vexillology (Cape Town, August 1997).
1.5’ x 3’
(storm)
William Smith
(Salisbury)
Poor – frayed, faded and stained
National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
One of 7 examples in the Archives collection.
(Access No. 899/1)
1.5’ x 3’
(storm)
William Smith
(Salisbury)
Good National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
One of 7 examples in the Archives collection.
(Access No. 899/2)
1.5’ x 3’
(storm)
William Smith
(Salisbury)
Good – some stains
National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
One of 7 examples in the Archives collection.
(Access No. 899/3)
1.5’ x 3’
(storm)
William Smith
(Salisbury)
Good – some stains
National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
One of 7 examples in the Archives collection.
(Access No. 899/4)
1.5’ x 3’
(storm)
William Smith
(Salisbury)
Good – some stains
National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
One of 7 examples in the Archives collection.
(Access No. 899/5)
1.5’ x 3’
(storm)
William Smith
(Salisbury)
Good – some stains
National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
One of 7 examples in the Archives collection.
(Access No. 899/6)
1.5’ x 3’
(storm)
William Smith
(Salisbury)
Good National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
One of 7 examples in the Archives collection.
(Access No. 899/7)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Southern Rhodesia
(c1930s – 1953)
(Dark Blue ensign with shield placed on a white disc in the fly – i.e. WITH roundel)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
Edward Lipsett
(Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Fair – slightly moth-eaten
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from a retired BSA Policeman who offered this and other flags (Rhodesia and BSAP) originally to Mike Clingman of National Flag. Apparently the flag was originally from Redcliff and was taken from the BSAP station at the time of Zimbabwe’s independence
3’ x 6’
(standard)
Unknown Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Previously owned by Alexander von Tutschek in the UK
3’ x 6’
(standard)
Unknown Excellent Clay Moss(Penang, Malaysia)
Replica badge made by owner and inserted into blue ensign.
4’ x 6’ WGN Flag Co.
(Chicago, Illinois)
Excellent Devereaux Cannon(Sumner County, Tennessee, USA)
Purchased from Nick Artimovitch (past president of NAVA).
18” x 36”
(1 yard)
? British Excellent Michael Faul (York, UK)
Replica made for display at the XV International Congress of Vexillology in Zurich (Aug 1993).
Badge on one side only.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Southern Rhodesia
(c1930s – 1953)
(Dark Blue ensign – not stated whether shield is in roundel or not)
113 x 235 cm
? ? Mutare Museum(Mutare, Zimbabwe)
No further information.
(not stated which version - with roundel or without)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Southern Rhodesia –Governor
(1924-1951)
18” x 36”
(1 yard)
? British Excellent Michael Faul (York, UK)
Replica made for display at the XV International Congress of Vexillology in Zurich (Aug 1993).
Badge on one side only and no garland.
3’ x 6’
(2 yards)
Flagkit (Cape Town) Excellent Bruce Berry
(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Replica purchased for collection.
3’ x 6’
(2 yards)
Flagkit (Cape Town) Excellent Mattias Hansson(Malmö, Sweden)
Replica purchased for collection.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER
CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Southern Rhodesia -Prime Minister’s car flag
(c1930s –1953)
? William Smith Good Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
Car flag of Sir Godfrey Huggins – Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia between 1933 and 1953. Purchased from his son.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Southern Rhodesia
(late 1940s)
(Red Ensign version with shield placed directly onto fly – i.e. WITHOUT roundel)
1½ x 3’
(Storm)
William Smith
(green label)
Good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Craig Fourie in Durban. He bought the flag at a flea market in Durban. An unofficial variant of the Southern Rhodesia dark blue ensign, red ensign versions were erroneously made for the 1947 Royal Victory Tour (according to Allport in SJ: 5/96).
1.5’ x 3’
(storm)
William Smith
(Salisbury)
Good – few holes and small stains
National Archives of Zimbabwe collection (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
One of 6 examples in the Archives collection.
(Access No. 900/1)
1.5’ x 3’
(storm)
No label.
(Assume William Smith)
Fair – faded and dirty
National Archives of Zimbabwe collection (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
One of 6 examples in the Archives collection.
(Access No. 900/2)
1.5’ x 3’
(storm)
William Smith Good – few holes and small stains
National Archives of Zimbabwe collection (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
One of 6 examples in the Archives collection.
(Access No. 900/3)
1.5’ x 3’
(storm)
William Smith Good National Archives of Zimbabwe collection (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
One of 6 examples in the Archives collection.
(Access No. 900/4)
1.5’ x 3’
(storm)
William Smith Good National Archives of Zimbabwe collection (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
One of 6 examples in the Archives collection.
(Access No. 900/5)
1.5’ x 3’
(storm)
William Smith Excellent (almost mint)
National Archives of Zimbabwe collection (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
One of 6 examples in the Archives collection.
(Access No. 900/6)
18” x 36”
(1 yard)
? British Excellent Michael Faul (York, UK)
Replica made for display at the XV International Congress of Vexillology in Zurich (Aug 1993).
Badge on one side only.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Southern Rhodesia
(late 1940s)
(Red Ensign version with shield placed on a white disc in the fly – i.e. WITH roundel)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
Piggott Bros, London Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased on eBay from a couple in Botswana who traded in Rhodesiana.
90 x 150cm
(standard)
? (USA) Good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased on eBay. Flag was originally part of the National Flag Foundation collection in the USA.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER
CONDITION
CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Southern Rhodesia
(1964 - 1968)
(Light “air force” blue ensign with shield placed directly in the fly)
9’ x 18’
(6 yards)
No label – assume William Smith
Good Mattias Hansson(Malmö, Sweden)
Purchased on eBay and given its size is assumed to be the flag flown at the Trade Fair show grounds in Bulawayo. Probably the largest flag of its kind in existence.
6’ x 12’
(ceremonial)
William Smith (Rhod) Limited, Salisbury
Mint Mattias Hansson(Malmö, Sweden)
Has stamp ”SRG” on it for South Rhodesian Government.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith (Rhod) Limited, Salisbury
(White label).
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Given by Government Central Stores in 1977 following a request via letter.
3’ x 6’ William Smith (Rhod) Limited, Salisbury.
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
No rope and toggle – for indoor display.
3’ x 6‘ William Smith
(Salisbury)
Good Devereaux Cannon(Sumner County, Tennessee)
Purchased from Alec Kaplan & Sons (militaria dealer) in Johannesburg, RSA
3’ x 6' ? Excellent Mattias Hansson(Malmö, Sweden)
No furtther details provided.
3’ x 6’ ?
(Presumed to be William Smith, Salisbury).
Good National Archives of Zimbabwe collection (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
Lowered at ceremony on 11/11/1968 prior to hoisting of new Rhodesian flag.
(Access No. 840)
3’ x 6’ William Smith Good – some stains
National Archives of Zimbabwe collection (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
Archives collection – no further details.
(Access No. 898/1)
3’ x 6’ William Smith Excellent National Archives of Zimbabwe collection (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
Archives collection – no further details.
(Access No. 898/2)
3’ x 6’ William Smith Very Good National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
No information provided.
Badge printed directly onto fly.
(Access No. 1384/2)
3’ x 6’ William Smith
(Salisbury)
Good Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
Normal size badge
3’ x 6’ William Smith
(Salisbury)
Good Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
Smaller size badge in fly, reason unknown.
3’ x 6’ William Smith
(Salisbury)
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased from Coin and Medal shop in Second St, Harare, Zimbabwe
3’ x 6’
(Standard)
William Smith Excellent Clay Moss(Penang, Malaysia)
3’ x 6’
(Standard)
William Smith Good Greg Koll(Kamloops, Canada)
3’ x 6’
(Standard)
William Smith Excellent Jon Wrathall(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Ex Government Central Stores, Salisbury.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Good Paddy Talbot-King
(United Kingdom)
Purchased on eBay.
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith Good Duncan Bennett
(United Kingdom)
Purchased at a fair in the West Midlands (UK). Flag has SRG stamped on sleeve.
63 x 136 cm (11/2 yds)
(Intermediate)
No label – suspect British
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from an ex-Rhodesian in UK.
63 x 136 cm (11/2 yds)
(Intermediate)
No label – suspect William Smith
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from a South African who bought it at a flea market.
1½ x 3’
(Storm)
William Smith
(Salisbury)
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
1½ x 3’
(Storm)
William Smith
(Salisbury)
Good Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
30 x 45 cm
(car flag)
?
(assumed to be hand made with embrodiered badge)
Good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Craig Fourie (Durban)
(Assumed to fly with Royal Rhodesian Air Force car flag – purchased together and made of same material etc)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Southern Rhodesia Transport Corps
? Poor - badly moth eaten
Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from a militaria dealer – no further details available.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Special Air Services
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith and Gourock
Fair Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased in RSA. Previous owner states that he took it down when he left the SAS Barracks
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Trade Fair Rhodesia
(Bulawayo)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith and Gourock
Fair Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased in RSA. No further details available.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Umkonto we Sizwe
90 x 180cm
(standard)
William Smith & Gourock
Good Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased on Bid or Buy – no further details available. Design is exactly the same as Pfumo re Vanhu – no background known about this “unit” but suspect it was for Ndebele recruits.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER
CONDITION
CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Zimbabwe Rhodesia
(1979-1980)
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Devereaux Cannon(Sumner County, Tennessee, USA)
Sent by Michael Faul.
80 x 175 cm
(standard)
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Stamped 29 Aug 1979 on sleeve. Bought new from manufacturer.
80 x 175 cm
(standard)
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Bruce Berry(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Stamped 26 Sept 1979 on sleeve. Bought new from manufacturer.
80 x 175 cm
(standard)
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Bruce Berry (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Given. Stamped 11 Sept 1979 on sleeve
80 x 175 cm
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Good Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
80 x 175 cm
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Good Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
80 x 175 cm
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Good Richard Allport(Bellingwolde, Netherlands)
White, instead of yellow, Zimbabwe Bird. Not clear whether unfinished or test version?
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Some stains, otherwise very good.
Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Came from Post Office stocks when they sold off their excess flags for $10 each
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Good Michael Faul(York, UK)
Flown at Morgan High School (Salisbury) and given to Michael by the headmaster, Mr William Bennett in 1980.
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent National Archives of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe)
([email protected] /[email protected])
No further details.
(Access No. 1478/2)
3’ x 6’ William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury
Excellent Phillip Evans, Manchester, UK.
Got at 49 Juliet, Lupane district. 1979
3’ x 6’ Bulawayo Canvas Company
Fair – Zimbabwe bird faded and a few small stains.
Paddy Talbot-King
(United Kingdom)
Purchased from
James Mackenzie
(militaria dealer) in
Cape Town.
43 x 86 cm
(storm)
William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Bruce Berry (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Stamped 25 Jan 1980 on sleeve. Bought new from manufacturer.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Zimbabwe Rhodesia Air Force
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith and Gourock
(Salisbury)
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Only military flag to be changed during the brief Muzorewa administration. Kindly donated to me by Rod Fox.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Zimbabwe Rhodesia Prime Minister’s car flag
15 x 31 cm No label – suspect William Smith & Gourock (Salisbury)
Excellent Bruce Berry (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Purchased from Craig Fourie in Durban.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
One (Rhodesia) Battalion
? ? ? Midlands Museum (Gweru, Zimbabwe)
No details on the flag provided.
(Account No. NMMZ / 1293)
TYPE OF FLAG SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
One Brigade Matabeleland District
3’ x 6’
(standard)
William Smith and Gourock
Excellent Chris Whitehead(Mesa, AZ, USA)
Purchased in RSA. No further details available.
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Three (Rhodesia) Battalion
? ? ? Midlands Museum (Gweru, Zimbabwe)
No details on the flag provided.
(Account No. NMMZ / 1294)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
Four (Rhodesia) Battalion
? ? ? Midlands Museum (Gweru, Zimbabwe)
No details on the flag provided.
(Account No. NMMZ / 2893)
TYPE OF FLAG
SIZE MANUFACTURER CONDITION CURRENT OWNER HISTORY /
BACKGROUND
3 Brigade ?(standard)
William Smith
(white label)
Good Dudley Wall(Centurion, South Africa)
No information provided. Photograph shown in Insignia and History of the Rhodesian Armed Forces (1890-1980) by Dudley Wall.