Rhodesian Op Splinter Plaque

Throughout the Bush War, Rhodesia was active militarily on all fronts and throughout the country itself and the borders, but there were major operations that received a lot of media attention and were made into commemorative plaques that were available to soldiers and citizens alike.

The major defensive operations and what year they began are as follow:

Op Hurricane (Dec 1972) in Northern Rhodesia (Tete Province)

Op Repulse (May 1976) in Southwestern Rhodesia (Gaza Province)

Op Thrasher (Feb 1976) in Northwestern Rhodesia (Tete and Manica Provinces)

Op Tangent (Aug 1976) in Southeastern Rhodesia (Along the Northern Front Region)

Op Grapple (Aug 1977) in Central Rhodesia (Between Gatooma and Gwelo)

Op Splinter (Jun 1978) in Northeastern Rhodesia (Along the Second Northern Front Region)

Salops (1978) in and around Salisbury (The Capital of Rhodesia)

Polished copper faced plaque produced in wartime Rhodesia.