Country of Origin: Rhodesia
Time Period: 1965-1980
Battle / War: Rhodesian Bush War
Product Condition: Good
Product Dimensions (cm): 14x6x3
An original Rhodesian Army webbing belt , manufactured in heavy olive-drab canvas with reinforced stitching and brass or alloy fittings, designed for use with the Rhodesian Pattern combat webbing system.This component allowed additional pouches, canteens, or holsters to be attached to the soldier’s main belt or yoke system during field operations. Produced domestically in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) between the late 1960s and late 1970s, these belts formed part of the locally adapted webbing sets developed under sanctions when British and South African imports were restricted.The design often mirrored the British Pattern 58 webbing system but used locally sourced canvas in distinctive faded olive, nutria brown, or brushstroke camouflage tones. This example likely saw use with standard Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI), Selous Scouts, or Rhodesian African Rifles (RAR) personnel during counter-insurgency operations.