Stunning African Basutoland Mounted Police, Senior Officers Fire Gilt Cap Badge, pre 1953 - Gaunt London
In stunning condition with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Gilt bright and with only some minor service wear to the loops. Circa 4.5cm tall. Renfrew claims circa 1920. King's crown, so certainly pre 1952.
Britain took control of this small native kingdom as a British Crown Colony in 1884 after it suffered a series of defeats against the Boers o... read more
75.00 GBP
1st ( Nyasaland Battalion ) Kings African Rifles Officers Hallmarked 1961 Silver Field Service Cap Badge, Queens Crown
Die cast silver, with two original long silver lugs to the reverse. Maker marks on reverse JRG & S ( JR Gaunt & Sons) with hallmarks for 1961 (date letter M). Circa 3.2cm tall. Good detail.
Renfrew et al, No 457 refers.
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Colonial - Sudan Defence Force Supply Department Cap Badge
A heavy die cast brass cap badge of two part construction with two original loops to the reverse. As worn by the Sudan Defence Force Supply Department. A shamrock leaf upon a multi-rayed star. In very good condition. Circa 1925 - 1955.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 1294 refers.
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55.00 GBP
South African - Imperial Light Horse Cloth Pagri Flash
Circa 6.5cm by 5.5cm, folded over at either end for wear. In very good condition.
E58.19 read more
45.00 GBP
EAAOC East African Army Ordnance Corps Cast Brass Shoulder Title
Nicely cast with two original tomb stone style loops to the reverse. Bronzed finish. In good condition. Worn 1939 - 1945.
Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 506 refers.
E59.1 read more
22.00 GBP
West African Regiment Bronzed Brass Other Rank 's Cap Badge
In very good condition with no wear to bronze finish and with original slider. Circa 3.5cm tall. Worn circa 1896 - 1928.
The West African Regiment ( WAR ) was based in Sierra Leone and raised by the War Office in 1896 to defend the port. It was separate from the West African Frontier Force which came under the control of the Colonial Office. It saw service in a number of local ca... read more
25.00 GBP
South Africa - Rand Light Infantry Cap Badge and Collar Set
Whilst this pattern is listed in Owen, he claims that they were never actually issued. As one would expect these are in mint condition. Screw fittings to reverse of Cap Badge with original retaining nuts and two sharp prong fixings to each of the collar badges. I will provide some blue plastic caps to protect your fingers. Described by Owen as rare in his first edition book.
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65.00 GBP
Gold Coast Regiment RWAFF Pair of Gilt Officer's Shoulder Titles
Matched pair both maker marked on the reverse Dowler & Sons (one is partly obscured by lug). One title slightly brighter than the other but a genuine matched pair with two original lugs to each. read more
Matched Pair of South African Pioneer Battalion Bronze Collar Badges
A really nice pair of collar badges, great design. Believe this pattern was worn between 1934 and 1940. Two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 2.6cm tall. Most probably officer's issue. In excellent condition. read more
20.00 GBP
WW1 South Africa / Zuid Afrika Instructional Corps Cap Badge, 1st Pattern Voided
Die struck and voided example with some minor servce wear and with two original loops to the reverse. The earlier pattern with the garter strap tip to bottom of circlet. This pattern worn from 1913 - 1922 only. Circa 5.9cms tall.
Owen No 876 refers.
Comm BoHa (361) read more
20.00 GBP