Boer War - South African Imperial Light Infantry (ILI) Slouch Hat Sheet Brass Badge - Maker Marked List Bros
War raised unit, 1899 - 1901 only. Very heavily engaged at Spion Kop with severe casualties. Sheet brass mounted on a bar with wire loops and maker marked List Bros. Some initials T A have been neatly scratched to the reverse of the bar. Unlike the Imperial Light Horse which has an existence post Boer War, this unit was hostilities only. A rare item. Exceptionally rare with a maker's mar... read more
Rare Boer War 10th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry Brass Slouch Hat Badge
A rare Roman Numeral 10 with one of two fasteners remaining. This was for wear on the Imperial Yeomanry cloth rosette below the Prince of Wale's feathers. Circa 1.9cm tall and 1,8cm wide. Rare.
K&K Vol 1 No 1397 refers.
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Boer War Her Majesty 's Reserve Regiment of Dragoon Guards Gilt Cap and Collar Badge Set
A scarce cap badge and matched pair of collar badges with original dark toned lugs. Sharp detail. In very good condition. A reserve regiment raised during the Boer War. Raised in 1900 these reserve regiments allowed the regular cavalry to be sent to South Africa.
C19.9
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Boer War Lord Roberts Commander-in-Chief 's Bodyguard Slouch Hat Badge, 1900
Contemporary two part construction sheet brass with two large brass lug rings on reverse. Applied "R" to centre to signify Lord Roberts. The date 1900 and letters SAFF ( South African Field Force) are also included in the design. Worn on slouch hat. There is also a pattern which was in the form of a shoulder title that was also worn on the slouch hat badge (see item 52007). Good conditi... read more
South African Boer War Driscoll Scouts Slouch Hat Badge - Unit of Irish Irregulars
A more ornate sheet brass Boer War slouch hat badge than one usually encounters, with two original wire loops to the reverse as worn by the Driscoll 's Scouts. This title on a scroll above an Irish Harp and the motto "Thorough " connected by laurel sprays.
During the Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902, Driscoll's Scouts was founded by Capt D.P. Driscoll, who had previously served ... read more
S.A.L.H. South African Light Horse Boer War Period Brass Slouch Hat Badge
A scarce sheet brass Boer War slouch hat badge with two original wire loops to the reverse as worn by the South African Light Horse. A Maltese cross with the date 1899 to the centre. Appears to be have been gilded. Lovely item.
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C.I.V. City Imperial Volunteers Slouch Hat Badge on Gray Backing Cloth
Brass Boer War slouch hat badge with two original loops and original (?) grey backing cloth. The letters " C.I.V. " as worn by volunteers corps members from the London area who volunteered and saw service in the Boer War. Also worn as a shoulder title.
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Buffs ( East Kent Regiment ) Boer War Period Foreign Service Helmet Cloth Pagri Badge
A scarce embroidered Foreign Service Helmet pagri badge bearing the title " Buffs " in white on a felt scarlet diamond. In good used condition with no moth, damage or repairs.
A194.2
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Colonel Robert G. Kekewich Photographic Boer War Commemorative Celluloid Tin Tinnie Button Badge
A scarce Boer War celluloid tin button badge with clear photograph of 'Colonel ' Robert G. Kekewich in army uniform, the reverse with original paper backing with maker's details "The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark, N.J. Patented July 17, 1894. April 14, 1896. July 21.1896." Very good clean condition, complete with pin fitting, minimal rust and foxing. Circa 22mm in diameter.
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General Hector MacDonald - Photographic Boer War Commemorative Celluloid Tin Tinnie Button Badge
A scarce Boer War celluloid tin button badge with clear photograph of 'General Hector MacDonald' in army uniform, the reverse with original paper backing with maker's details "The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark, N.J. Patented July 17, 1894. April 14, 1896. July 21.1896." Very good clean condition, complete with pin fitting, minimal rust and foxing. Circa 22mm in diameter.
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12.00 GBP