South Africa - Natal Telegraph Corps ( N.T.C. ) Cap Badge, 1903 - 1915
A very scarce die struck large brass badge with original long slider to the reverse. The design is most attractive and ingenious the letters NTC imposed over crossed signallers flags with a scroll with the motto "je suis pret" ( I am ready) below. with the central T being represented by a telegraph pole and its strung wires. Worn 1903 - 1915. Circa 5.3cm wide and 3.3cm tall. Great... read more
WAR - West African Regiment Theatre Made Brass Shoulder Title, pre 1928
Locally / theatre made from brass sheet with two small loops to the reverse. In good condition. Worn only circa 1896 - 1928.
The West African Regiment ( WAR ) was based in Sierra Leone and raised by the War Office in 1896 to defend the port. It was separate from the West African Frontier Force which came under the control of the Colonial Office. It saw service in a nu... read more
Colonial Southern Sudan - Mongalla Province District Bi-metal Cap Badge
With original pin fitting, fully functional, a quality two part construction badge of unmarked silver and applied brass (most probably originally gilt) scroll. A lovely design. Circa 5.3cm wide and 2.2cm tall. As worn by a colonial administrator / police officer in this remote Sudanese district. Scarce.
Renfrew et al, Vol No 1, No 1306 refers.
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Stunning Gold Coast Volunteers Officer 's Gold plated cap / Side Cap badge
Gold plated (unmarked) with original pin fitting (fully functional) and with owners initials nearly impressed on the reverse "N.J." Worn only 1902 - 1927. Somebody has scratched the reverse (to see if it is solid gold!, which it is not). I have seen this worn on the peaked cap also. Small but heavy and beautifully made - a jewellers made badge rather than mass produced. Circa 3cm tall.
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WW1 7th King 's African Rifles ( KAR ) Blackened Brass Cap Badge - Zanzibar
Cast brass badge with black finish with two original lugs to the reverse. The finish on the crown has dulled otherwise in very good condition. Circa 4.8cm tall.
The 7th KAR was formed in Zanzibar in 1917 with men from the Zanzibar Armed Constabulary and the Mafia Constabulary. Post WW1, it was reduced to a company and then merged with the 6th KAR. This is a scarce b... read more
East African Army Scout Tracker Cloth Badge
Black "T" in red circle printed on khaki ground. In good unissued condition. Circa 6.5cm square.
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South African Infantry ( SAI ) collar badges pair
Post WW2 war varieties with pins (sharp!) for clasp fitting. Clasps are missing, but universal. A good match pair except one seems brighter than the other.
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6th King 's African Rifles ( KAR ) anodised Cap Badge - Arabic Numeral pattern - Gaunt
A scarce anodised cap badge to the 6th Kings African Rifles ( KAR ). With a slider to the reverse & makers mark JR Gaunt London.
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South African School Cadets Large White Metal Cap Badge
Worn circa 1910 - 1961, with two original loops to reverse. Strong and well struck badge, large ( 5.5cm tall and 6cm wide) and attractively styled.
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Rare Victorian 1st Uganda Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title - East Africa
Blackened cast brass with two integral lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.5cm wide and 1.6cm tall. In very good condition and rare.
The Uganda Rifles were a pre 1902 unit who were the predecessors of the 4th and 5th ( Uganda ) Battalions of the King's African Rifles.
Renfrew et al, Vil 1 page 71 and Vol 2, No 1800 refers.
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