New Zealand WW1 - Matched Facing Pair of Blackened Collar badges to the New Zealand Rifle Brigade
A matched facing pair of die struck collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. The cap badge and collar badges were the same size. The collars were worn facing inwards, the cap badge faced to the left. Circa 4cm tall. A lovely set with virtually no wear to the black finish.
According to Oldham, these were also re-introduced in WW2 for wear by various NZ Hom... read more
New Zealand WW1 - Matched Facing Pair of Blackened Collar badges to the New Zealand Rifle Brigade - Gaunt Tablets
A matched facing pair of die struck collar badges with only one of two original loops to the reverse of each, but each with a JR Gaunt London tablet to the reverse. The cap badge and collar badges were the same size. The collars were worn facing inwards, the cap badge faced to the left. Circa 3.9cm tall. Possibly re blacked to front. Condition reflected in price.
E58.5
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New Zealand 17th (Ruahine) Regiment Gilt Brass Helmet Plate - Gaunt Tablet
A very large die struck helmet plate with two original loops and maker's tablet for Gaunt London to the reverse. A five-pointed star and the title scroll " Ruahine " within a wreath of ferns. Circa 7.2cm wide by 6 cm tall. In very good condition. Rare. One of the photos shows this item against the smaller cap / collar badge listed for sale elsewhere on this site.
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New Zealand - 1st Battalion 5th (Wellington Rifles) Regiment Officers Gilt Facing Pair of Collar Badges
Die struck gilt facing collar badges (worn lions inwards) with two original loops to the reverse of each. Display well together but not strictly an exact match.
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WW1 / WW2 Royal New Zealand Artillery Large Pattern Brass Cap Badge
A die struck example, shaped to cap, with three original loops (top one squashed open but still functional) and maker's tablet JR Gaunt London to reverse. King's crown. In good overall condition.
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New Zealand Royal Armoured Corps White Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown
A large die struck cap badge with two original long loops to the reverse (some twisting and wear to loops). They received the prefix Royal in 1947 so only worn until the early 1950s with a Kings crown. Sharp detail.
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WW2 Era New Zealand ( NZ ) Home Front Womens Land Service Brass Cap / Blouse Pin Badge
An attractive die struck brass badge with original pin and c clasp to the reverse indicating for wear on the blouse or jumper. In very good condition and scarce. Circa 3.7cm tall. Those versions with lugs were worn in the hat.
The Women’s Land Service, which was called the Women’s Land Army until 1942, was a government initiative to bolster the rural workforce which, given New Z... read more
New Zealand - 8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles Gilding Metal Cap Badge - Gaunt tablet
Brass gilding metal cap badge with 2 original loops and a JR Gaunt London maker's tablet (slightly lifting and truncated) to the reverse. Formed 1911. Saw action in Gallipoli, Sinai and Palestine 1916-1919. Amalgamated with the 1st Mounted Rifles (Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry) in 1921.
At circa 42mm tall and 63mm wide this is the smaller pattern shown in Oldham.
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WW1 New Zealand - 26th Reinforcements Gilding Metal Collar Badge
A Maori War Canoe travelling to the left over water (the other variety is over a fern leaf), with two large original copper wire loop soldered to the reverse. To front, to the left of the 2 is a registered design number 931(?). A rare item in undamaged condition.
Oldham No 4/128 Lowe 33/2 refer.
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WW1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force - 19th Reinforcements Cap and Collar Badge Set
Cap and matching collar badge set, all die struck in gilding metal and with two original loops to the reverse of each. Awesome design. Motto KIA TUPATO (Be Careful). Slight colour variation between the cap and collars. Scarce.
Oldham 4/88 & 4/90 /Corbett's " The Regimental Badges of New Zealand " p181 refer.
B23.12/17
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