WW2 Nysaland Defence Force Gilt Cast Cap Badge, 1940 - 1945 only
Finely cast scarce cap badge with two original holding lugs (east - west) undamaged and intact. Badge is circa 3.5cm in diameter. Some verdigris staining to reverse and this has stained the front of the badge at the right of the badge, otherwise in good condition. Extremely scarce African auxiliary forces cap badge.
Nysaland became the Republic of Malawi in 1964.
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WW1 South African / Inf / Zud Afrika One Piece Brass Shoulder Title
South African 1st Infantry Brigade one piece brass shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse.
In good condition. As worn from `1916 to 1918 in the Middle East and European Theatres.
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South Africa - CSARV (Central South African Railway Volunteers) Brass Shoulder Title
In good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Worn 1902 - 1910. Also noted examples in white metal.
The Central South African Railways (CSAR) was from 1902 to 1910 the operator of public railways in the Transvaal Colony and Orange River Colony in what is now South Africa. During the Anglo-Boer War, as British forces moved into the territory of the Orange Free Stat... read more
BSAP Reserve Pair of Printed Cloth Slip On Epaulette Shoulder Titles
A pair British South Africa Police printed epaulette slip on shoulder titles, not identical for a reasonable match.
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South Africa Cape Fortress Engineers Defence Electric Lights and Telephones (DEL&T) Brass Arm Badge
A large die struck gilding brass metal proficiency arm badge with two original loops (some nipping) to the reverse. Worn circa 1922 onwards. In good condition with sharp detail.
Owen No 1654 refers.
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1st (Nyasaland) Battalion Kings African Rifles (KAR) Blackened Bronze Officers Cap Badge, pre 1930 pattern
In very good condition with two original loops to the reverse with a maker's table JR Gaunt London to reverse of crown (wrong way up). Renfrew confirms officer's issue. 1902 - 1930. Rare.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 422 refers.
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T / Kenya Regiment One Piece Brass Shoulder Title
in lovely condition with two original loops and maker marked Firmin London to the reverse. Worn 1937 - 1963.
Renfrew et al Vol 1 no 534 refers.
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West African Gold Coast Police Senior Officers Silver Plated and Enamel Match Pair of Facing Collar Badges, Kings Crown
A scarce pair of facing and matched collar badges to s a senior colonial police officer. Black felt backing cloths with two original copper loops to the reverse of each. Silver plated, but unmarked. Enamel intact but some scratches and light nibbles to the finish from service wear otherwise in very good condition. King's crown.
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WW1 South African Mounted Rifles (SAMR) Brass Cap Badge, 1913 - 1922
Die struck gilding metal cap badge with slider. Two original loops neatly removed and the slider a replacement, possibly for wear in the pagri folds of the tropical sun helmet. Traces of polish but still with sharp detail and scarce.
Owen No 174 refers.
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West African - Gold Coast Defence Force (Volunteers) Officers Gilt Collar Badge, c1927 - 1939
Die cast gilt collar badge with neatly cut red felt backing and two original loops to the reverse. Circa 3cms tall. Minor service wear to gilt and one tear in the backing cloth around a lug otherwise in good condition and scarce. Possibly also worn in this size on the side cap.
See also my item 58269 the cap badge and 58120 for the button.
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