Zimbabwe National Army Infantry Cap Badge Medals Silvered Rhodesia Prison Service cap

Silvered Rhodesia Prison Service cap badge featuring King’s Crown above circular title band reading “RHODESIA PRISON SERVICE” with central lion device

and post-colonial African militaria

A scarce piece due to the short lifespan of the state (1977–1994) and limited production of medals before reintegration into South Africa

and coordination of counter-insurgency patrols in the Zambezi and Mozambique operational zones

Zimbabwe National Army Infantry Cap Badge Medals Silvered Rhodesia Prison Service capHigh confidence identification of a Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Infantry cap badge. The badge features crossed bayonets within a laurel wreath surmounted by the Zimbabwe Bird standing on a stylised drum, with a curved scroll reading ZIMBABWE. This design is characteristic of post independence Zimbabwean infantry insignia, replacing Rhodesian era symbols while retaining British Commonwealth infantry traditions in form.