Early pattern as worn from 1901 - 1928 (the title Royal was bestowed in 1928 in view of their service against the Germans in Africa during WW1 ). A large elliptical one piece die cast shoulder title. This is a heavy quality piece, circa 5.4cm wide and 3.4cm tall. Slight misshaping to one lug. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 301 refers.

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Code: 54614

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Presumably a WW2 North African cast copy, theatre made, with two tomb stone style loops (one slightly damaged).

Regiment Botha was formed on 1st April 1934 at Ermelo and recruited in the then-northern and eastern Transvaal. By 1939 there were two battalions but only the second was mobilised on 19th June, 1940.

The unit was brigaded with 3 Transvaal Scottish and the...  read more

Code: 69514

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Maker marked, Wm. Dowler & Sons Ltd, with two original loops. Slight service wear.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 308 refers.

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Code: 69512

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Some wear to top of right flagpole and touch of verdigris to reverse of each loop. Circa 31mm tall and 36mm wide (smaller in size than the same pattern cap badge). Cast, looks theatre made, possibly in North Africa in WW2.

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Code: 69518

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An early pair title, as worn from 1906 - 1928. Loops crude replacements. Sold as seen. No returns on this item.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1669 refers.

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Code: 69511

A lovely fire gilt collar badge with two original D loops to reverse. Die Cast. Circa 28mm tall. In very good condition.

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Code: 69513

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Die cast in bronze and mounted on what appears to be an original badge backing in red cloth, with long original thin slider presumably for wear in the pagri band of the sun helmet. Some service wear but a pleasing example.

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Code: 69510

35.00 GBP

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