South Africa - Kaffrarian Rifles Officer's Pagri Badge

A good scarce die cast silver plate example worn circa 1902-1914. Red cloth backing to centre now pretty much absent but has a stout pagri pin with C clasp to the reverse. In very good condition with sharp detail.

Owen No 108 refers.

Comm DaMc (302)

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Code: 66424

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.  read more

Code: 54614

1st (Nyasaland Battalion) King's African Rifles (KAR) Officers OSD Cap Badge - Blades

Scarce king's crown officer's die cast bronze service dress cap badge with two blades to the reverse. The number " 1 " to the centre of a crowned bugle horn above the furled title scroll. Worn by the 1st Nyasaland Battalion King's African Rifles. May have been lacquered, but in superb condition.

J26.2

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Code: 66348

RWAFF Royal West African Frontier Force Pair of Officers Bronze OSD Collar Badges

A small pair of matching die cast bronze collars ( this pattern was also worn on the side cap or peaked cap), with two original loops to the reverse of each. Circa 3cm tall. Some service wear otherwise in very good condition.

Similar to the pattern in Renfrew et al, Vol 2, No 1679 but in bronze

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Code: 64734

South Africa - Natal Field Artillery Officer's Bronze OSD Slouch Hat / Cap Badge

A full size example with three of three original loops to the reverse. Mounted wheel, fixed in place so does not turn. King's crown so pre 1952. Good colour with minimal wear. Crown shaped backwards with an unusual additional ring attached to back of orb otherwise in very good condition (I have seen this additional securing ring attached to two other examples of this badge).

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Code: 66334

Natal Field Artillery Officer's Side Cap / Collar Gilt Brass Badge

A grenade of seven flames above a scroll inscribed “Natal”. Worn in brass metal 1920s-1940s and again1949-1967. Two original lugs, these have been pinched but still functional. Circa 4.7cms tall. In good condition.

Owen No 523 refers.

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Code: 66335

South Africa - Natal Mounted Rifles (NMR) White Metal Shoulder Title

A good example with minor surface wear and two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4.3cms wide and 1.6 cms tall.

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Code: 63422

Middle East / North Africa - Sudan Khartoum Province Provincial Police Cast Brass Badge

Cast brass cap badge with 2 original loops to reverse. Maker's name indistinguishable (as locally cast from an original but most probably Toye & Co of London). Worn until 1956.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1316 refers.

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Code: 63283

WW2 RWAFF Officers Side Cap / Collar Badge

Royal West Africa Frontier Force Collar size badge for side Cap that appears to be either gold plated or quality gilded with original and functional pin fittings and as worn black felt backing cloth. Lovely.

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Code: 63052

5th KAR (Uganda Battalion) Kings African Rifles Arabic Numeral Cap Badge

Locally cast with gilt applied finish and two original loops to the reverse. Some service wear. At some point during WW2 the 5th were also allocated to Kenya. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 no 465 refers (but please note it should have been illustrated / displayed with the point facing upwards).

G95.3

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Code: 63036