Malacca Volunteer Rifles, Malay Malaysia Straits Settlements,1927 Hallmarked Silver Gilt Regimental Prize Spoon

An exceptionally good example of a Malacca Volunteer Rifles silver gilt prize spoon, the handle depicting the Famosa Portuguese fort in Malacca, Malaysia. It has a tri-part title scroll below and further motto scroll "Firm Though Few", the supporting shank with floral decoration, the reverse impressed with Sheffield silver hallmarks for 1927 and maker's details "GLtd." (Gladwin Ltd, Rockingham Street, Sheffield). 12.3cm in length.

Of Straits Settlements and Malay States interest, now Singapore and Malaysia. Malacca was a Malay enclave.
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Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 794 depicts the collar badge for this unit which is identical to but a bit larger than the design at the top of the spoon.

A57.

Code: 58849Price: 55.00 GBP

Malay Regiment Fire Gilt Officer's Cap Badge, adopted 1933

A stunning example, die cast on two original loops. Circa 40mm tall by 27mm wide. Slight twist to one loop otherwise in excellent condition. Scarce.

This was a two battalion force which fought well in the doomed defence of Singapore. After Japan's defeat it was revived and by the time of Independence in 1957 was seven battalions strong.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 821 refers.

Code: 58848Price: 40.00 GBP

Malay Regiment Other Rank's Gilding Metal Cap Badge, adopted 1933

In excellent condition, this is a good stiff badge with sharp detail and with two original lugs to the reverse. Quite large at circa 55mm by 43mm. Scarce.

This was a two battalion force which fought well in the doomed defence of Singapore. After Japan's defeat it was revived and by the time of Independence in 1957 was seven battalions strong.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 820 refers.

Code: 58847Price: 25.00 GBP

West Indies - Jamaica Army Air Cadet Force ( AACF ) Cap Badge, early 1950s

A scarce large brass die struck cap badge at circa 5.5cm wide and 5.4cm tall, with two original lugs to the reverse. Kings crown therefore pre 1953 and only worn for a couple of years. Good stiff badge with much detail, which is both sharp and attractive. Actually it is better than that!

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 190 refers.

Code: 58846Price: 35.00 GBP

West Indies - The Bermuda Rifles White Metal Cap Badge (2nd Pattern)

A crisp die struck cap badge as worn from 1946 to 1965. original slider. In excellent condition.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 81 refers.

Code: 58845Price: 20.00 GBP

Scarce Royal Malta Artillery ( RMA ) Officer's OSD Bronze FS Cap Badge

Die cast bronze with, fused grenade with scroll Malta below. Two original long loops to the reverse. Surprisingly scarce.

D31.1

Code: 58774Price: 85.00 GBP

Federated Malay Armed Forces Maintenance Corps Cast Bi Metal Cap Badge

A two part bi metal cast metal cap badge of riveted construction, locally made, with two original small loops to the reverse. A tiger superimposed on crossed Kris and Scabbard with the 11 pointed federation star above. Circa 4.8cm tall.

This unit conducted the functions equivalent to those of the RASC, RAOC and REME in the British Army. This pattern worn from 31 August 1957 until full Independence in 1963.

D41.17

Code: 58766Price: 45.00 GBP

Rare Victorian Hong Kong Regiment Bi Metal Shoulder Title

A rare bi - metal shoulder title, with the letters in brass"HKR" on a crescent shaped white metal backing. Circa 4.9cm wide. Worn only from 1892-1902.

The regiment was made up of Indian Punjabi Moslem soldiers with British officers and formed in 1982 as par of hte garrison of Hong Kong. It was listed as a British Army rather than Indian Army formation and had no formal ties with the latter. Members of the regiment were involved in quelling the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. The success of the regiment led to jealousy on the part of the Indian Military and sadly the regiment was disbanded in 1902 on the promise that the Indian Army would make units available to garrison the Far East.

Renfrew et al, Vol1 No 951 refers.

D24.2

Code: 58645Price:

Scarce WW2 Tripolitania Police Cap Badge, 1943 - 1949

A large cast cap badge with original slider to the reverse. In good condition and with some age to it.

What is now Libya ( created November 1949, full independence in 1951), after the Allied conquest of North Africa in 1943 (Libya had been occupied by the Italians prior to this), the province of Tripolitania was placed provisionally by the UN under British Rule and remained under British control for about 5 years. A number of British police officers with experience in Palestine were sent to Tripolitania from 1943 until 1950. The rank and file were mainly Arab and Jewish in origin.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1939 refers.

D15.4

Code: 58506Price: 95.00 GBP

West Indies - St Kitts Nevis Defence Force Embroidered White on Red Felt Shoulder Title

In very good condition with hessian backing. No moth or other damage and colours bright. Circa 5.3cm wide and 4cm tall. This pattern was worn pre 1939. Scarce.

The St Kitts - Nevis Defence Force was formed in 1913, which numbered only 80 strong by 1925.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 229 refers.

C14.12

Code: 58178Price: 55.00 GBP