African NRG Northern Rhodesia Government Gilt Brass Shoulder Title
A gilt brass shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked Dowler Birmingham to the reverse. Dowler made a lot of the colonial badges for the African nations. This title is not to be confused the Canadian National Reserve Guard who wore a similar title. As worn by a colonial administrator or government officer.
Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1881 refers (simila... read more
40.00 GBP
Transjordan, Emirate - An Arab Legion Headdress Cap Badge for the Regular Army of Transjordan 1920-1956
Die struck in white metal, measuring circa 45mm x 47 mm, original horizontal pin and 'c' clasp, in very good condition. Not to be confused with the post 1956 pattern (see my item 65691 where you will note the arabic script is notably different).
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45.00 GBP
South Africa - Transvaal Scottish Volunteers One Piece Bronzed Shoulder Title
A good example with two original loops (these have been pinched together no doubt for pushing into a display board).
Bloomer "Scottish Regimental Badges, 1793 - 1971" No 504 (p71) refers.
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20.00 GBP
East Africa - Tanganyika Territory Officer's Pagri / Sun Helment Badge - Firmin
A good post 1911 British made die-cast rich gilt “TANGANYIKA TERRITORY” circlet with giraffe’s head to voided centre. Firmin, London on its original slider. Some minorwear but most of the markings on the giraffe's next still sharp. A couple of obvious die flaws where the two "T"s in the title strap have been struck otherwise a pleasing example. Renfrew et al No 665 refers.
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125.00 GBP
RWAFF (Royal West African Frontier Force) Matched Pair Of No 1 Dress Epaulettes & Metal Insignia for the Rank of Lieutenant Colonel
A stunning matched pair of QEII issue blue velvet epaulettes with RWAFF button studs (the gilt on the buttons now mainly back to the brass) but the Rank insignia in fire gilt with red velvet backings to the crown. In superb condition. Scarce.
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45.00 GBP
KDF Kenya Defence Force Brass Shoulder Title - UK Maker
Nice item, UK made with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked with Wm Dowler & Sons Ltd. Officer quality.
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12.00 GBP
Rhodesia British South Africa Police Brass Helmet Plate and Cap Badge, Voided
Rhodesia British South Africa Police Helmet Plate /Cap Badge - King's Crown with voided centre. Good sharp detail. Two original long loops. Circa 4.9cms tall. Worn circa 1933 - 1945.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 658 refers.
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48.00 GBP
South African Mounted Rifles Horse Furniture Bit Boss / Martingale Badge
A large and impressive die cast Gilt brass horse furniture bit boss / martingale Badge with two original screwposts to the reverse. Circa 8.8cms tall. King’s crown. This pattern worn from 1913 - 1922. Gilt in good condition. A cracker!
Owen No 164 refers.
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75.00 GBP
South African Field Artillery - SAFA / 1 / SAVA One Piece Bronzed Shoulder Title
South African bilingual Brass Shoulder title for the 1st Battery South African Field Artillery, post 1923. A good bronzed example with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.5cm wide and 2.7cm tall. Good condition overall.
Owen No 2319 refers.
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East Africa - Kenya Regiment (TF) Officer's Cap Badge
A UK made die cast gilt brass example of a charging Cape Buffalo (the most dangerous animal in Africa).
The badge has a softly polished look, with two original dark toned copper loops to the reverse. Some light staining to reverse. It has a pleasing quality and weight to it. As worn from 1937 - 1963.
Owen No 378 / Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 529 refer.
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35.00 GBP