Ferreday and sons of Sailsbury in the former Rhodesia was the premier maker of tactical equipment to the Rhodesian security forces during the bush war.
Due to the short comings with the standard issue webbing the Rhodesian forces began tailoring their own belts as well as taking the better constructed Warsaw Pact chest rigs of dead terrorists. Or buying from ferreday and sons in Sailsbury Rhodesia.
The Rhodesian forces had a lot of freedom when it came to equipment and clothing in the bush. Hence the bush shorts and gym shoes.
The load usually carried on a fire force mission was generally suited to carrying ammunition and water for short fire fights with quick supporter from aviation assents.
For the collector these vests are hard to source but can be found in online retailers in Zimbabwe or if your looking for a decent reproduction some ferreday kit can be found in eBay.
Thought I'd bring it back in time for a bit as I see a lot of similarities between the fighting load carried by a Rhodesian soldier on fire force and the new fight light policy being pushed by the infantry battle school at brecon. Tell me what you think, leave a comment on the Instagram.
Remember to read the history of those who fought well.
Gladius actual out.
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