Original Malayan Emergency era Northern Rhodesia Regiment Floppy Cap with Flash.
Marked Size 6 3/4. Fits like a 6 7/8.
Moth nips present on the flash, slight spiking and discoloration shown within the cap.
The Northern Rhodesia Regiment (NRR) was created in 1933 by the British Colonial Auxiliary Forces, using members of the Northern Rhodesia Police established during Company rule in 1912. Comprised of both black soldiers and white officers, the regiment's motto was "Different in Race, Equal in Fidelity", possibly inspired by the recognition and compensation of native African porters as couriers during the First World War by the British.
During the Second World War, the NRR played a significant role in several battles and campaigns, such as those in Somaliland, Madagascar, the Middle East, Ceylon, and Burma. One notable achievement was their contribution to the Kabaw Valley offensive in 1944, as part of the 11th East African Division. In 1953, the 1st Battalion took part in the Malayan Emergency and continued to serve with distinction until 1955. Following the federation with Southern Rhodesia and Nyasaland, they became a part of the Federal armed forces from 1953 to 1963. After Zambia gained independence in 1964, the NRR was renamed the Zambia Regiment and became a part of the new Zambian Defence Force.
