WW1 South Africa - NNR (Northern Rhodesia Rifles) Brass Shoulder Title

Cut from sheet brass with two thin copper retaining loops (one slightly bent over), appears theatre made. Thank you to Andrew for the correct identification.

Worn by the Northern Rhodesia Rifles in 1915 during the German South West Africa Campaign, 

Owen No 3544 refers

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Code: 69149

South Africa - NNR (Northern Rhodesia Regiment) Brass Shoulder Title

Cut from sheet brass with two thin copper retaining loops, appears theatre made.

Renfrew claims worn from 1933 - 1964.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1862 refers.

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Code: 69142

Middle East - Artillery of the Jordanian Arab Legion Officer's OSD Bronze Cast Collar Badge - Arabic Script - Gaunt London Maker

A die cast UK made badge with Arabic script on a scroll below the grenade. Two original loops to the reverse and embossed with the maker's details JR Gaunt London. Circa 48mm tall.

This was worn by an officer of the Artillery of the Jordanian Arab Legion. Worn by both British and Jordanian officers. Many thanks to Keith for its identification.

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Code: 69140

South African Pretoria Regiment (Princess Alices's Own) Cap Badge

Good scarce die-stamped gilding metal brass Springbok Antelope on title scrolls. Circa 5.3cm tall, two original loops to the reverse. As worn from 1932 until 1943.

Owen No 675 refers.

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Code: 67362

WW1 / WW2 South African Forces Brass Shoulder Title

A smaller lettered curved title with two original loops. Circa 62mm wide and 10mm tall. Slight darkening to one end of the title otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 69134

South Africa - ILH Imperial Light Horse Brass Collar Badge

Die struck gilding metal with two original loops to the reverse (some twisting to these). Circa 31mm tall and 37mm wide (smaller in size than the same pattern cap badge). In very good condition with sharp detail.

Cox No 3120 refers (but this one in gilding metal)

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Code: 69121

South Africa - ILH Imperial Light Horse Regiment Brass Shoulder Title Badge

Cleverly constructed out of one piece of sheet brass, the loops fashioned from excess material at each end. In very good condition.

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Code: 69120

WW2 Sudan Auxiliary Defence Force (SADF) Cast Brass Cap Badge

A neatly cast example with two original loops. Circa 43mm tall.

A volunteer reserve force raised on the eve of WW2 to assist local defence. Its roll included an anti-aircraft unit in Khartoum.

Barry Renfrew el al, Vol 1 No 1265 refers for a picture of this version but please note correction in Vol 2 p184 which corrects the description and date line. Renfrew et...  read more

Code: 69115

South Africa - Border Light Horse Cap Badge and Collar Set, worn 1903 - 1909 only

A scarce matched set of cap and facing collar badges, with two original loops to the reverse of each. The loops to the collars have been slightly pressed to tighten them for wear, otherwise in superb condition, Scarce.

B28.8/9

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Code: 57467

South Africa - WW1 South African Heavy Artillery (SAHA) Bronzed Cap Badge

A die struck bronzed cap badge with two original loops to the reverse as worn by the South African Heavy Artillery, worn 1915 - 1919. This title on a tri-part scroll surmounted by a Springbok's head and crossed gun barrels. In very good condition. Circa 5.7cm wide and 4.3cm tall.

The South African contingent, which General Louis Botha offered in July 1915 for the war in Europe...  read more

Code: 69024