kpu121265 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I know nothing about these two jackets other than they came from the son of a chap who apparently served in some capacity in South Africa during the 60s/70s. Any help identifying them, and any idea of value would be gratefully received. Thanks Ken The first one has four pockets, each with two buttons and are sqaure edged, reinforced elbow pads and a pen pocket to the upper left arm. It has a lining with a drawstring and the Rhodesia patch as shown. The second one is more of a shirt in style, with two upper pockets, single button fastening and BSAP slides to the epaulettes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 The BSAP and one bar indicates a junior patrol officer (less than 3 years seniority) and was used on camoulflage kit in the operational areas. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpu121265 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Thankyou Neil. What sort of time period are these? Are they both from the same time period? I would like to see them go to a good home, but have no idea of their value. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will16 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Excuse my dumbness, but are these 59 Pattern Denison's? I may be able to give one a good home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpu121265 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 I have less than no idea what a 59 pattern denison looks like - i have seen some wartime denisons and neither of these are anything like those. Neither of these have zips and one is more like a heavy shirt than a jacket. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I was in the BSAP A Reserve from 69 to 76 and the BSAP/one bar insignia was in use then, but from the photos they have not been used much (not sufficiently faded). Are they genuine? Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpu121265 Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 I'm sorry Neil, i have no idea. The chap who gave them to me was a good friend who was moving to Spain and having a clear out. He knew my interest in 'all things military' so passed them to me. I have no reason to doubt what he told me, or that he believed what he had been told by his Father. Sadly, a serious motorcycle accident in Spain killed the chap that gave them to me so the trail has gone cold. The Rhodesia patch looks to have some age to it, but the BSAP slip ons do look very new (NOS rather than printed recently). Thanks for your help. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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