WW1 South African Infantry General Service Pattern Bronze Helmet Pagri Badge

Die struck with a bronzed finish applied. Circa 57mm in diameter. Loops replaced with a stout and fully functional pin fitting, presumably for wear on the pagri of the tropical sun helmet. Slight wear to highpoints otherwise in very good condition.

Cox No 3187 refers.

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Code: 69259

South African Royston's Horse RH Large Souch Hat Brass Letters - Of Australian interest

An early thickly cast brass metal RH joined with two large integral fixing lugs to the reverse. Circa 45mm wide and 17mm tall. Royston's Horse wore this during the 1906 Natal Rebellion. They were cast in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Circa 45mm wide and 17mm tall. Rare. Thank you to Andrew for the correct identification.

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Code: 69168

South Africa - Umvoti Mounted Rifles Collar Badge converted to a Sweetheart

Gilding Metal with gilt finish and pin fixing (slight damage to c clasp). Worn from 1910 in this size. Circa 42mm wide and 28mm tall. Possibly converted to a sweetheart. Any information welcome.

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Code: 69263

WAFF West African Frontier Force Pair of Brass Shoulder Titles

An early pair of titles, as worn from 1906 - 1928. Each circa 4.8cms wide and 1.2cms tall. In good worn condition, minor bending to loops and the loops appear to be of different lengths otherwise a close match.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1669 refers.

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Code: 67042

T / Kenya Regiment One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

in lovely condition with two original loops. Worn 1937 - 1963.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 no 534 refers.

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Code: 63075

WW2 East African Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (EAEME) Cast White Metal Cap Badge

In very good condition with two original but slightly nipped loops to reverse. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 2, No 1824 refers.

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Code: 69326

NEAS - South African Native Labour Corps Bronzed Collar Badge

N.E.A.S = Non European Army Services - formed in 1940 and was effectively the South African Native Labour Corps. 2 original lugs in very good condition (some dried polish to reverse). Dark bronze finish. Circa 32mm. Worn in facing pairs, this one with elephant facing to right.

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Code: 69282

South African Irish Regiment Chromed Headdress Badge on Green Felt Badge Backing

As worn from 1964 to date, an Irish harp without the crown above. In very good condition.

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Code: 69257

South Africa - The Rhodesia Regiment Blackened Anodised Aluminium AA Cap Badge with Red Felt Badge Backing

Made in subdued blackened anodised aluminium with two original light anodised loops to reverse (some wear to black finish on the loops). As worn from 1972 until 1980.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 no 609 refers.

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Code: 69264

1st (Nyasaland) KAR King's African Rifles Other Ranks Brass Cap Badge, QEII Issue

Die struck, UK made gilding metal cap badge, with two original loops to the reverse. Queen's Crown - worn 1953 - 1963 only.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 445 refers.

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Code: 67293