Scarce Federation of Malaya Home Guard / National Service Badge, circa 1950 - 1963

Malaysian National Service Home Guard badge Die-stamped chrome with painted flag Original pin back. C clasp a bit squashed but still functional otherwise in very good condition. Scarce.

These were worn by the local HG villagers armed with shotguns etc., and the badge was worn on their everyday clothes.

A laurel wreath enclosing strap inscribed “Jawatan Perkhidmata...  read more

Code: 60447

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 ...  read more

Code: 58849

Federated Malay Armed Forces Maintenance Corps Bi Metal Cap Badge

A two part bi-metal cast metal cap badge of UK manufacture, with two original loops to the reverse (some bending and damage to loops but fully functional). A tiger superimposed on crossed Kris and Scabbard with the 11 pointed federation star above. Circa 4.8cm tall. Some bending to top part of star otherwise in good condition. I sold a theatre made cast version as my item 58766.

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Code: 64199

Malay Regiment Fire Gilt Officers Cap Badge, adopted 1933

A stunning example, die cast on two original loops. Circa 40mm tall by 27mm wide. Slight twisting to loops and a few small marks to the gilt finish 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.read more

Code: 64198

EIC large letters in Brass, unidentified

large title, EIC, in brass with two original loops. Looks early. Any information welcome.

Comm VSR  read more

Code: 66212

FMVRC Federation of Malay States Volunteer Reconnaissance Corps – Gilding Metal Cap Badge

A good gilding metal example on original slider.

Comm DaMc (283)

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Code: 66185

Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Bronze Rising Sun Cap Badge

In good condition with two original loops to the reverse (one slightly bent).

Comm SiSa  read more

Code: 63603

WW1 Australia Imperial Forces Bronze Shoulder Title - Stokes

A bronze shoulder title 'Australia'. Two original loops each to the reverse, one bent over but functional. Maker marked Stokes & Sons Melb.

Comm BoHa (194)

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Code: 65310

British Guiana Volunteer Force Brass Cap Badge, Kings Crown

A large die stamped brass example, worn circa 1948-1966. Two original loops to the reverse. Also a brass strengthening plate applied to the reverse of crown, a feature which I have observed on at least three other examples of this badge. Circa 5.8cm tall. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 122 refers.

British Guiana was a British colony, part of the mainland Britis...  read more

Code: 63285

TJFF Trans Jordan Frontier Force Brass Shoulder Title - Dowler

Two original lugs and stamped W. Dowler & Sons Ltd to the reverse. Circa 4.4cm wide and 1.3cm tall. Some minor staining otherwise in good condition. Worn circa 1926 - 1948 only.

Trans Jordan was a British created state post WW1 from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire. The Frontier Force was created in 1926 as a ground unit when the RAF took responsibility for the defence of the t...  read more

Code: 66088