The Lion & Tusk - Museum of the Rhodesian Services Association

I was searching the web looking for the ribbon for my General Service Medal when the Lion and Tusk came up. I had heard of the museum from a friend now living in New Zealand and wished I had visited it when I was there on holiday. A very neat website, but most of all, the response and service I receive from the quartermaster was excellent. My GSM complete with ribbon now joins my collection of beret badges!

I needed an embroidered wire badge to wear on my blazer pocket for attending military events here in the USA as I wanted to represent my former army unit, the Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI). I ordered one from the Rhodesian Services Association and the ordering, payment, and shipping from the other side of the world went without any problems, and I received the badge within a few weeks of the order. Like others that have provided feedback, I was absolutely delighted to find that the badge was of an exceptionally high quality and color, which is a breath of fresh air in this day and age! I hope one day to visit the museum and personally thank Hugh and all involved with the Lion and Tusk :) Thanks again.

I appreciate the time spent with Hugh and Tony. They provided very precious information on Rhodesian politics and history. The museum has got a variety of valuable exhibits that would spot some light on the conflict in Rhodesia. They also sell some goodies that would substantially help with museum's expenses.

What a wonderful team of people. The generosity, dedication and love they have not only for the history of Rhodesia but for her people spread far and wide... Massive shout out to Glen Bomford and his book A Calabash of Poetry & Writing" which is greatly treasured and to the Hugh Bomfords team who packaged and posted the copy to me.I cannot wait to visit the amazing Museum and the dedicated and patriotic people who take care of it."

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Lion and Tusk and I would highly recommend it to those interested in history. The exhibits were very well maintained and the collection boasts a comprehensive array of artifacts from a nation lost to the world.The staff were very welcoming and were pleased to answer any questions my Gran and I had for them about the history of Rhodesia. If you have a particular interest in military history, I would highly recommend you visit this museum on your next trip to the Mount. Whether you have heard of Rhodesia or not, there is plenty to learn and much to see at this attraction. Many of the exhibits tell personal stories of soldiers and civilians from Rhodesia and offer some insight into the hardships they endured due to the Communist insurgency. For this reason, the collection is valuable as a fascinating window into a way of life that is hard for those of us without a connection to Rhodesia to imagine.As is customary for a museum, there is a gift shop with quite an array of tasteful offerings. I can personally recommend the history book on the Rhodesia Regiment which was put together by a number of authors including those involved with the museum. This book is a treasure of a reference and like everything else at the museum, the result of a lot of hard work and dedication. I was surprised to hear from the volunteers in the office, that when they did not have one of their nice green poloshirts with the Rhodesian lion on it in my size, that they could simply take my measure and have one made across the street and delivered to me. It is great to see this museum working with many local and small Kiwi businesses. They also offer some items in the iconic Rhodesian bushstroke camouflage which will no doubt interest military history buffs.All in all, this place was well worth the visit and the long drive and I could have happily spent hours in the library alone. Do take the time to speak to the volunteers and buy a few gifts to help preserve what is one of very few Rhodesian collections remaining and definitely the best.

Extremley easy and quick to order online. Items arrived very quick and well packed. Any ex Rhodesians that want dog tags (as a memento for grandkids) or other availabe goods including an extremley informative book.about the Rhodesia Regiment. contact Hugh, a very helpful and dedicated person.Thank you.

I haven’t been to the museum yet, I have only bought from the on-line store, that being said I am completely impressed and highly recommend the store. The customer service is top rate, great communication, very friendly and helpful. The products, books, apparel, etc are excellent. I look forward to actually visiting the museum.

Been meaning to rock up and have a gander for quite some time, was not disappointed. Very knowledgeable crew, all my questions and curiosities answered, left knowing more about the history of Rhodesia, and I bought a neat hat.

I recently purchased some items for my husband's birthday. The service received from Hugh was fantastic. I was regularly informed on the progress of the delivery and the items arrived promptly in Australia. I highly recommend doing business with with The Lion & Tusk.

Great to see The Lion &Tusk Museum doing such a superb job of preserving Rhodesian history, the passion is inspiring. I'm in the process of making my own collection of Rhodesian memorabilia and couldn't have made a better choice than this store. The quality and range is exceptional and the customer service is second to none. I very much look forward to visiting the Museum. Thank you Hugh for all your help and information, it's been an absolute pleasure, cheers