WW2 Sudan Defence Force (SDF) Locally Made Cap Badge

Sand cast plated cap badge depicting an armed native tribesman upon a camel above a tablet bearing the letters "S.D.F." with original central screw post with retaining nut to reverse. Circa 4.4cms tall. In good overall condition.

The Sudan Defence Force (SDF) was a British Army unit formed in 1925, as its name indicates, to maintain the borders of the Sudan under the British adm...  read more

Code: 67956

West Africa - 3RSLR (3rd Bn Republic Of Sierra Leone Regiment / Army) Gilt Metal Shoulder Title

In good condition with two original loops

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Code: 66643

Transjordan, Emirate - An Arab Legion Headdress Cap Badge for the Regular Army of Transjordan 1920-1956

Die struck in white metal, measuring circa 45mm x 47 mm, original horizontal pin and 'c' clasp, in very good condition. Not to be confused with the post 1956 pattern (see my item 65691 where you will note the arabic script is notably different).

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Code: 67136

Army of the Levant - Syrian Groupement Druze Cap Badge

Die struck in white metal, a strongly made badge dating from the early 1930s, in good condition with original and functional pin fittings. Circa 4.8cms tall.

Jaroua "An Encylopedia of Syrian Medals" No STM No 86S refers.

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Code: 67131

Matched Pair of South African Pioneer Battalion Bronze Collar Badges

A really nice pair of collar badges, great design. Believe this pattern was worn between 1934 and 1940. Two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 2.6cm tall. Most probably officer's issue. In excellent condition.

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Code: 55064

Victorian East Africa - The Uganda Rifles Officers Gilt Brass Helmet Cap Badge

In very good condition with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. Circa 5.8cm tall. Gilt has dulled but otherwise in excellent condition and only worn 1895 - 1902. From 1902 onwards they became a King's African Rifles Battalion. There would only have been a handful of officers. Rare.

Renfrew et al, Vol 2 No 672 refers.

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Code: 60311

WW2 African Nyasaland Defence Force Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge

Finely cast title circlet; leopard on top of rock to a voided centre. Two original loops.

Renfrew et al No 678 and Owen 3670 refer.

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Code: 67816

South Africa - Transvaal Scottish Volunteers One Piece Bronzed Shoulder Title

A good example with two original loops (these have been pinched together no doubt for pushing into a display board).

Bloomer "Scottish Regimental Badges, 1793 - 1971" No 504 (p71) refers.

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Code: 66305

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

SLBn - Sierra Leone Battalion ( West African Frontier Force ) Brass Shoulder Title - Gaunt

Scarce Sierra Leone Battalion ' SLBn ' brass shoulder title, British made with J.R. Gaunt London stamped to the reverse with both of its original lugs. Worn circa 1901-28. In good condition.

The British colony of Sierra Leone contributed one battalion of infantry to the West African Field Force. It was formed from personnel of the Sierra Leone Frontier Police.

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Code: 57422