New Zealand WW1 - Matched Facing Pair of Blackened Collar badges to the New Zealand Rifle Brigade

A matched facing pair of die struck collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. The cap badge and collar badges were the same size. The collars were worn facing inwards, the cap badge faced to the left. Circa 4cm tall. A lovely set with virtually no wear to the black finish.

According to Oldham, these were also re-introduced in WW2 for wear by various NZ Hom...  read more

Code: 60723

WW1 New Zealand - 1st (Canterbury) Infantry Regiment Gilding Metal Cap Badge

A die struck brass gilding metal example with two original loops to the reverse (some service wear to these). Worn 1911 - 1921.

Oldham 6/2 refers.

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Code: 69003

WW1 New Zealand - 8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles Brass Cap Badge (Smaller Pattern) - Gaunt Tablet

Found in two sizes, 55mm tall and 40mm tall, this is the latter smaller pattern. Two original loops, maker's tablet JR Gaunt / London (slightly lifting and truncated). Die struck gilding metal example with sharp detail. All fiddly bits present and correct. Collar badges were of a different design.

Formed 1911. Saw action in Gallipoli, Sinai and Palestine 1916-1919. Amalgama...  read more

Code: 68981

WW1 / WW2 New Zealand - Veterinary Corps Brass Cap Badge - Gaunt

Die struck gilding metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse as well as a maker's tablet for JR Gaunt / London to reverse of the crown. Some service wear but in good overall condition. This is most probably a pre 1917 issue given the plaque.

Oldham No 8/362

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Code: 69002

WW1 New Zealand - 11th (North Auckland) Mounted Rifles Bi Metal Cap / Left Facing Collar Badge

This pattern worn in this size as both a cap and the left collar badge. Collar badges were in facing pairs. Solidly made of two part construction with two original D style shaped loops and a sweat / braising hole to reverse. Super condition. Worn 1911 - 1921 only.

Oldham 5/74

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Code: 69000

New Zealand 1st Battalion 5th (Wellington Rifles) Other Ranks Brass Cap and Collar Badge Set - Gaunt

All die struck with two original loops to the reverse, the cap badge a deep brass colour and collars a lighter more gilding metal colour in finish. The cap badge and one collar with JR Gaunt London tablets; the collars both matched and facing. All in very good condition with sharp detail. This regiment formed part of the 1914 Samoan Advance Force. Scarce.

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Code: 61341

Late WW2 / Cold War Printed Tenth Gurkhas (10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles) Cloth Shoulder Title

A rare printed example, in unissued condition but cut to shape, a few stains to white lettering otherwise in good condition. It features in the Museum publication, has been UV tested and does not glow so a period item. Believed to have been worn by the 2nd and 3rd Battalions between 1945 and 1950 on battledress. Not in BoBD (Jon Mills). 18mm high. Rare.

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Code: 67717