Original Border War era South African Defence Force Jump Jacket or “Slangvel” that belonged to a career Special Forces Officer who served in the Rhodesian Selous Scouts during the Bush War and in the South African Defence Forces elite 5 Reconnaissance Regiment (RECCE), 5.2 Commando during the Border War.
Derek “Eddy” Edwards’ initial service in the military started in Rhodesia, answering his nations call in 1966, upon enlisting, Edwards served with pride in the Rhodesian Light Infantry up until 1975, At the height of the Bush War, Edwards completed Selous Scouts Selection becoming a fully qualified Operator at the rank of C/SGT. Edwards served with the Scouts until the very end of the Bush War in 1980, after which he went to South Africa, as many Bush War veterans did, and completed Special Forces Selection earning the coveted Operator’s Badge in 1985 at the rank of WO2. Serving as an Officer with 5 Reconnaissance Regiment (RECCE), whose heritage comes from the Selous Scouts.
WO1 Edwards’ Slangvel (Jump Jacket) includes two 5 RECCE HQ Shoulder Flash’s, Cloth Operator’s Badge Insignia, cloth jump wings, metal Master Jump wings, and two Warrant Officer cloth sleeve insignia as acquired from Edwards himself. The jacket also includes one signed laminated photo of Edwards.
Flat garment measurements (inches):
Chest: 44" (22” P2P)
Length: 32”
Sleeve: 26”
