WW2 British RAF Rhodesia Nationality Shoulder Title Insignia Single (1)

The WW2 British RAF Rhodesia Nationality Shoulder Title Insignia Single is an original cloth patch worn by personnel of the Royal Air Force (RAF) from Southern Rhodesia during the Second World War. This shoulder title was used to identify the wearer’s national affiliation within Commonwealth air forces serving under British command. The insignia typically features the word “RHODESIA” embroidered in light-colored thread on a dark backing, designed to be sewn onto the upper sleeve of the service uniform. Such titles were issued to members of the Rhodesian Air Training Group, as well as those volunteering from Rhodesia serving in various RAF squadrons during the war. Shoulder titles like this played a practical role in ensuring correct identification and fostering unit cohesion among Commonwealth forces. The item offered is a single patch; pairs were commonly issued, but singles are often found due to uniform changes or loss over time.