East Africa - Somaliland Scouts Matched White Metal Collar Badges

An excellent matched pair of white metal shoulder titles with original single central lug to the reverse of each. Circa 3.1cm tall. Worn circa 1944 - 1953. The cap badge is listed separately.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, Nos 693/694 refer.

B28.21  read more

Code: 57317

African Somaliland Scouts White Metal Cap Badge, 1942 - 1952

Die cast white metal with original slider to reverse stamped JR Gaunt London (no dot). In excellent condition.

Renfrew et al, Vol. 1, No 692 refers.  read more

Code: 54165

WW1 South African Karoo Schutters ( 14th Dismounted Rifles ) Brass Collar Badge

Die pressed brass sheet unvoided Other Ranks collar badge with two original wire loops to the reverse. Worn circa 1914 - 1929. Circa 3.5cm wide and 2.7m tall. This was not the cap badge. The cap badge worn by this unit was the general service badge of the time that is the union arms in garter surmounted by crown.

The unit existed from 1913 to 1929 and served in the Southern ...  read more

Code: 57962

WW2 Natal Carabineers Cap Badge and Collar Set, King's Crown.

South Africa Army Natal Carbineers Cap Badge
bi-metal badge in very good condition. This pattern was worn from 1936. Each is of two-part construction with two original loops to each one. In good condition.

Colin Owens Book, Military Badges and Insignia of Southern Africa Nos 365, 366 and 367 refer.

Comm BoHa (202)  read more

Code: 65285

WW1 Vintage South African Forces Silver Stamped Rifle Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

In good condition with no damage to enamel. Slight dulling with age. Original pin fittings. Stamped silver. WW1 rifle and bayonet design.

Comm BoHa (250)  read more

Code: 65914

RWAFF Royal West African Frontier Force Bronze Cap Badge - Gaunt

A stunning example in die cast bronze in near mint condition. Maker marked to slider. Circa 4.7cms tall. Worn 1933 onwards.

Comm DaSm  read more

Code: 65879

Royal Durban Light Infantry Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

In good coverall condition with original slider. This pattern worn 1919 - 1964.

Comm DaSm  read more

Code: 65874

WW2 East African Reconnaissance Squadron EARS Cast Brass Cap Badge - Maker marked

A scarce and well made, attractive theatre made large and heavy cast cap badge to this colonial war raised unit which was formed in 1939 and took part in the first raid on El Wak on 18th June 1940 (Rosignoli, pages 32 and Plate 17 refer). Maker marked Mohd & Co, Nairobi ( Kenya), who were responsible for the production of a whole series of sand cast badges during WW2 for local African units an...  read more

Code: 65826

WW2 Rhodesia 17th Field Battery (1/6 Field Regiment South African Artillery (SAA))

A rare brass cap badge as worn by 3/17th Battery of the Rhodesian Field Artillery as part of the 6th South African Armoured Division in the Italian campaign, 1943 - 1945. A bird crossing a river with the number 17 below. Two original flat connector style loops to the reverse, bent over for comfort when worn in the cap. Front of brass dulled and a few surface scratches and blemishes. These ...  read more

Code: 63434

Africa - Sudan Medical Service Chromed and Enamel Badge

A scarce red enamel and chrome badge, with original and stout pin to reverse, maker marked Firmin London. In good condition overall (some minor wear to chromium on the high points), enamel intact (some light surface marks) and most probably dating from the early1950s. Sudan obtained independence from Britain and Egypt in 1956. Circa 3.9cms in diameter. Not seen one before and does not appe...  read more

Code: 65416