British Royal Artillery Officer’s Full Dress Cross Belt Equipment These chest rigs are highly

These chest rigs are highly prized for their rarity and connection to special forces during the Rhodesian Bush War and South African Border War

Heavyweight construction with practical field features

This early pattern bayonet features an all-steel

Scabbard " UM" military marked with SAP markings

The serial numbers (examples seen: 150047 and 317685) denote local military production under Armscor (formerly LIW – Lyttelton Engineering Works) in Pretoria

British Royal Artillery Officer’s Full Dress Cross Belt Equipment These chest rigs are highlyA finely cast gilt brass cross belt tip featuring a central flaming grenade motif, symbolic of the Royal Artillery, framed by an ornate laurel wreath with decorative scrollwork at the base. This piece would have adorned the end of an officers full dress cross belt, serving both as a functional weight and a decorative regimental emblem. The quality of casting and gilt finish indicates officer issue, intended for ceremonial or parade use rather than