Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps Other Ranks Gilt Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown - Firmin

A die cast gilded brass cap badge of a crowned pair of facing dragons resting on tri-part scroll ‘NULLA SECUNDUS IN ORIENTE’ with original slider and maker marked Firmin London to the reverse. As worn from 1931 - 1946. King's Crown. Circa 5cms tall. Scarce.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 858-860 refer.

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Code: 66519

Australian 22nd Battalion (South Gippsland Regiment) – Oxidised Hat Badge – 1930 to 1942

In good condition 22nd Battalion (South Gippsland Regiment) – Oxidised Hat Badge – 1930 to 1942. Complete with 2 original lugs (some bending). Circa 5.7 cms tall.

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Code: 65177

Malay Regiment Gilt Officers Cap Badge, adopted 1933

A gilt die cast cap badge on two original loops. Circa 39mm tall by 27mm wide. Slight twisting to loops and dulling to the gilt finish otherwise in good condition.

This was a two battalion force which fought well in the doomed defence of Singapore. After Japan's defeat it was revived and by the time of Independence in 1957 was seven battalions strong.

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Code: 66219

Malay Regiment Fire Gilt Cap Badge, adopted 1933

In excellent condition, gilt in amazing condition, very slight wear to tiger's heads, this is a good stiff badge with sharp detail and with two original lugs to the reverse (minor bending). Quite large at circa 55mm by 43mm. Scarce.

This was a two battalion force which fought well in the doomed defence of Singapore. After Japan's defeat it was revived and by the time of Independe...  read more

Code: 66338

Federated Malay Armed Forces Maintenance Corps Officer's Matched & Facing Cast Bi Metal Collar Badges

Of two part bi metal cast metal matched and facing collar badges of riveted construction, Gilt in lovely bright condition with riveted silver plated overlay, with two original loops to the reverse. A tiger superimposed on crossed Kris and Scabbard with the 11 pointed federation star above. Circa 3.2cms tall. In lovely condition. See my item 66339 for the matching cap badge.

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Code: 66340

Indian Army - Reserve Battalion Burma Burmese Military Police Officers cap badge

A scarce die cast silver plated example on its original loops (north - south). Some minor wear to plated finish on the highpoints otherwise in good condition. Circa 1930s.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 2105 refers (but this one silver plated).

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Code: 62679

Ceylon Defence Force Staff Brass Cap Badge, Kings Crown

A small die stamped brass badge on its original slider. In very good condition. Rare.

The Ceylon Defence Force replaced the Ceylon Volunteer Force in 1910 until independence in 1949. Now known as Sri Lanka.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 1119 & Cox No 1016 refer.

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Code: 62584

WW1 Australian Field Artillery (AFA) (Militia) Oxidised Black Brass Slouch Hat Badge - Larger Pattern

A large die struck badge circa 64mm high by 42mm across. An exploding grenade with a towed field gun facing right over Southern Cross stars on the centre ball and surrounded by a wreath. At the base a scroll 'AUSTRALIA'. The blackened finish was a wartime finish (brass, coppered and oxidised) and places it from about 1915 onwards. wearing this badge in 1922. Earlier brass versions worn by ...  read more

Code: 66298

Australia - 27th Infantry Battalion The South Australian Scottish Regiment Cap Badge

Good scarce die-stamped silvered rising sun with central 27 on tri-part scroll, maker marked Stokes. Two original loops, in good very condition.

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Code: 66297

WW1 / WW2 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Generic Rising Sun Cap Badge and Collar Badges

Bronze cap and collars. The collars are not matching as one has a slightly larger crown which is also voided. All with original loops.

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Code: 66250