THE GUARD FORCE
RANK STRUCTURE

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Guard Force Rank Structure

A unique rank structure determined the heirachy of the organisation:
Commander (equiv = Brigadier): small GF badge with wreath underneath and three stars

Deputy Commander (equiv = Colonel): small GF badge with wreath underneath and two stars

Commandant (Equiv = Major): small GF badge with wreath underneath

Assistant Commandant (Equiv = Captain ): 3 Jerry Cans or Stars
Junior Commandant II = 2nd Lieutenant = 2 Jerry Cans or Stars
Junior Commandant I = 1st Lieutenant = 1 Jerry Can or Star

Keep Warrant Officer (Worn on wrist)
Keep Commander wore the cap badge with laurel wreath as a badge on his sleeve (at same position as stripes would be)
A Deputy Keep Commander wore the cap badge (without laurel wreath) in the same position (not illustrated)

Keep Senior Sergeant
Keep Sergeant
Keep Corporal
Junior Corporal

and of course, Guard.

Other Badges

Two Group     . Marksman.
Khami Unit (Southern Matebeleland)

The Guard Force Stable Belt.
The badge is not normally worn as part of the buckle.

This badge is considered a fake as the proper title was KEEP Commander.

NOTES FROM GEORGE PARKER

The rank of Brigadier existed, but I don't know the epaulette design.
I never saw an African GF Officer, KC or Dep KC.
Europeans only transferred from KC to Sgt on taking on an infantry role.

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