West African Regiment Bronzed Brass Other Rank 's Cap Badge

In very good condition with no wear to bronze finish and with original slider. Circa 3.5cm tall. Worn 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 number of local ca...  read more

Code: 59587

South African WW2 Kaffrarian Regiment Officer 's pagri cap badge ( king 's crown ) and collar set

A superb set to this territorial unit comprising die cast officer's cap badge blackened, with red felt centre held in place with backing disc and two tabs. Original pin fixing (north - south) with c clasp. C claps is slightly damaged but still functional. Circa 4.3cm tall. Two matched cap buffalo head collar badges, blackened brass with original D shaped lugs. Some service wear to lugs and also...  read more

Code: 56738

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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Code: 56390

Aden Government Guards Brass Headdress Badge, circa 1961-68

Large die struck cap badge with original pin fixing and clasp. Circa 5.1cm high and 4.5cm across. Good condition with sharp detail.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 1237 refers

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Code: 56386

Scarce Gold Coast Regiment West African Frontier Force ( GCR WAFF ) Brass Shoulder Title

Early pattern as worn from 1901 - 1928 (the title Royal was bestowed in 1928 in view of their service against the Germans in Africa during WW1 ). A large elliptical one piece die cast shoulder title. This is a heavy quality piece, circa 5.4cm wide and 3.4cm tall. Slight misshaping to one lug. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 301 refers.

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Code: 54614

WW1 South Africa - 8 / SAH Theatre Made Brass Shoulder Title - 8th South African Horse

A good scarce locally made hand cut sheet brass shoulder title to the 8th South African Horse (Zuid Afrikaans Ruiters). Made from sheet brass with two original loops soldered to the reverse. In very good condition. Worn 1915 - 1918.

Cox confirms that the ten regiments of South African Horse wore two different titles, one in English and the other in Afrikaans. This is the Engli...  read more

Code: 68291

South Africa - 2 / CPR Brass Shoulder Title - Cape Peninsula Rifles

A one piece brass title with three original loops (some squashing but functional). Light staining to front. As worn by the 2nd Battalion.

Owen 2080 refers.

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Code: 68292

South Africa - Rhodesian Regiment White Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown

A plated example with two original loops and retaining strip holding in place the correct red felt backing.
Worn from 1927 - 1947 (after which they became "Royal" and the badge changed accordingly).

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 602 refers.

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Code: 67471

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.

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Code: 65879

WW2 Africa - Northern Rhodesia Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

In very good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Also maker marked WM Dowler & Sons to reverse. Worn from 1939 - 1952.

Owen 3561 / Renfrew et al No 542 refer.

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Code: 68738