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A Collector's Guide to the History of the South African Special Forces
Authored By P. Matthysen, M. Kalkwarf, M. Huxtable
This book has been some 15 years in the
making and can claim, with some justification, to be the definitive
publication on the ‘Recces’, unlikely to be topped for many, many
years. The South African Special Forces have invariably been portrayed
as a sinister force, used in covert operations locally and abroad but
this is pure political expediency and media propaganda. The unit’s
operators are shy, humble soldiers, whose primary role is
intelligence-gathering, although they will take offensive action,
ruthlessly, if necessary. Highly trained professionals in a class of
their own, these elite troops have garnered for themselves an
international reputation par excellence. Included in this unique book
are: Foreword by Major-General F. W. Loots; A comprehensive history of
the Reconnaissance Regiments and auxiliary units; Selection and
training processes and techniques; Insignia, kit and equipment;
Honours and awards; Memorabilia, memorials, museums; 2,500 full-colour
images; actual-size insignia (including fakes) 320 Pages, Hard cover, illustrated with colour throughout.
297 x 220 / 8¾ x 11¾
Please ask if you would like us to organise signed copies.
$125
"Bush Warriors" Art Print
By Justin Zimmerman
Signed by SAAF Border war Mirage F1 Pilot Topguns Maj Johann Venter Maj Arthur Piercy Maj-Gen. Des Barker Brig- Gen Dick Lord ‘Blokkies’ Joubert
Prints – approximately 600mm x 900mm Printed on imported acid free 240g fine art paper with archival inks
$175 + $40 postage
NOW AVAILABLE Parabat - A Guide to South African Airborne Units Authored By Paul Matthysen and Marc Norman (That's Me)
Chapters Include: Dedication Acknowledgements Foreword Prologue Introduction Code of Honour Joan Abrahams (Tannie Mossie) Concise History of the Airborne Units: 1 Parachute Battalion 14 Parachute Battalion Group 2 Parachute Battalion 3 Parachute Battalion 4 Parachute Battalion 18 Light Regiment 44 Anti-Aircraft Regiment 44 (also known as 37) Field Workshop 44 Parachute Engineer Regiment 44 Signals Squadron 44 Maintenance Unit 101 Air Supply Unit Pathfinders The 44 Parachute Brigade Pathfinder Company: “The Philistines” 44 Medical Task Group 44 Anti-Tank Company 44 Parachute Brigade 44 Parachute Regiment The Parachute Pack Wing The Training Hangar List of Commanding Officers of the various Airborne Units Selection and Training Traditions St. Michael - “The Patron Saint of Paratroopers” The Challenge Coin Museum Memorials Border Duty Badges and Insignia Airborne Beret and Collar Insignia Beret and collar badges worn by 1 Parachute Battalion Beret and collar badges worn by 2 Parachute Battalion Beret and collar badges worn by 3 Parachute Battalion Beret and collar badges worn by 101 Air Supply Beret and collar badges worn by 44 Parachute Brigade The “Iron Eagle” - A controversial emblem None Airborne Qualified Beret Badge Shoulder Titles Shoulder Flashes Cloth Shoulder Flashes Metal Shoulder Flash Art Cards Metal Shoulder Flashes Higher Formation Bars Red backing plate for the black and gold shoulder flash Rubberized Shoulder Flashes Pocket affiliation flashes Proposed Shoulder Flashes Sub Unit Tactical Signs (Company Flashes) The Parachute Instructor’s Lanyard Stable Belts Dress Regulation - Qualification and Proficiency badges Parachute Badges Pathfinder Badge Despatcher Badge 44 Anti-tank badge 101 Air-Supply Badges Musketry badges The Motor Cyclist badge Physical Trainer Badges Tracking Badges Explosive ordinance disposal badge 61 Mechanized Battalion Group Bar Forward Air Controller badge Equestrian badge Volunteer Badge Evolution of South African parachute wings Parachute Wing Variants Selected Bibliography
Stiff Card Cover, Size A4, Gloss Paper, 310 Pages, illustrated throughout in colour, $125 This book is heavy so postage costs are slightly higher Parabat Posters Size A3 These are perfect for framing. Printed on high quality paper $20 each
Marble PT
Waiting to board
Deep thoughts before the jump
The Jump
Contact
Pride
A silent moment
Colour Prints $25 each Size A3
Fire Force
Parabats on Patrol in South West Africa
COMING SOON
We Conquer from Above The History of 1 Parachute Battalion 1961 - 1991 Authored By Paul Els
Stiff Card Cover, Large and Oversized (329 Pages), illustrated throughout, $60
We Conquer from Above Limited Edition
This leather bound edition in a slip case is limited to 80 copies only. This edition has 150 more pages than the standard edition as the photos have been enlarged for extra clarity. All colour pictures are printed in colour whereas in the standard edition all pictures are in Black and White. A must for any Parabat enthusiast.
Limited Edition, Large and Oversized ( 348 Pages), illustrated throughout, $360
Pathfinder Company The Philistines
Compiled by Jonathan Pittaway
Highly recommended. Soft Cover, 160 pages, illustrated with colour pictures throughout. $55 1 Parachute Battalion 25 Year Annual
This is a facsimile of the actual annual given to Parabats in 1986. Lots of period photos taken in the Camp. Soft Cover, 130 pages, illustrated throughout Printed on gloss paper.
$55 A Guide to South African Military Awards Authored by Paul Matthysen
This book will become the "Bible" on The Military Awards of South Africa. It covers the following periods: Boer War, World War 1 and 2, Korea, The Border War and the current SANDF.
Any person that orders this book will not need another book on the topic as it is the most complete reference available in the WORLD.
It covers all possible topics with over 70 medals and awards explained in detail.
The Foreword has been written by ex SADF Commanding Officer, Gen Jannie Geldenhuys.
Printed on high gloss paper with more than 310 colour pages printed with 2400 dpi.
Highly recommended.
Stiff Card Cover, 313 Pages, illustrated with colour pictures. $120.00 We have also published this amazing title in a Limited Edition format that is leather bound and in a slip case.
We have enlarged the photographs making the book 60 pages longer.
Only eighty have been made and are selling very well.
Signed by the author and numbered and Limited to eighty copies
Order the Limited Edition $335 SAS Rhodesia
Compiled by Jonathan Pittaway
Highly recommended. $75 Parabats on the Border The Combat War Diary of Bravo Company, 1 Para Bn, 1977 Edited by Paul Matthysen and Marc Norman
The original Diary is now over 30 years. This is a facsimile of the entire book. Readers who have served in the Border War will be taken back to a time when the SADF was a way of life.
The following is published in the diary: Daily reports "Contact" and "Follow Up" reports which formed part of the de-briefing sessions after the Paras returned from a Patrol or a fire fight with SWAPO. All Afrikaans documents have been translated into English. Many previously unpublished photos of the Parabats on the Border Bravo Company Parabat Training course photos. Names and photos of members of Bravo Company. Maps of the operational area.
Printed on high gloss paper and 2400 dpi. Stiff Card Cover, Large and Oversized (348 Pages), illustrated throughout, $95
Parabats on the Border Limited Edition
This leather bound edition in a slip case is limited to 150 copies only. All the reports and photos in the standard edition are reproduced in Black and White where as in the Limited Edition they are reproduced in colour. Limited Edition, Large and Oversized ( 348 Pages), illustrated throughout, $360
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