South Africa - Durban Light Infantry (DLI) Small Pair of Matched White Metal Collar Badges
I am used to seeing larger white metal versions than these for the Durban Light Infantry so perhaps these were smaller officers' issues. Confirmation welcome. I do not believe these relate to the Durham Light Infantry. Circa 1.1cms tall and 3.4cms wide with two original 'D' shaped loops to the reverse of each.
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25.00 GBP
Rhodesia British South African Police Brass Cap Badge
A die cast example with two original loops to reverse, shaped to cap / helmet. Looks coppery in colour but in very good condition. As worn from 1937 - 1949.
Owen 3555 / Renfrew et al Vol 1, No 659 refers.
Comm ErYa read more
40.00 GBP
South Africa - Border Light Horse Cap Badge and Collar Set, worn 1903 - 1909 only
A scarce matched set of cap and facing collar badges, with two original loops to the reverse of each. The loops to the collars have been slightly pressed to tighten them for wear, otherwise in superb condition, Scarce.
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165.00 GBP
West African - GCR Gold Coast Regiment Brass Shoulder Title
Normally found adjoined to either a WAFF or RWAFF shoulder title (see my item 54614), this stand alone title does not appear in Renfrew. It could of course be something other than Gold Coast Regiment, any information welcome. Two original loops, one fractured and twisted around on itself, otherwise in good condition. Sold as seen.
Comm DaMc (501) read more
20.00 GBP
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
65.00 GBP
South Africa - Natal Field Artillery Officer's Bronze OSD Slouch Hat Cap Badge, pre 1909
An early full size example as worn on the slouch hat 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 the usual additional ring attached to back of orb for securing in the slouch hat. This would have originally had another ring fitted to it to be attached ... read more
65.00 GBP
2nd (Nyasaland) Battalion KAR King's African Rifles Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge King's Crown
Die struck, UK made gilding metal cap badge, with two original loops to the reverse (one loop has sprung open but still functional). King's Crown, pre 1953.
Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1794 refers.
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Africa - The Royal Rhodesia Regiment Blackened Brass Cap Badge - QEII Crown Metal Cap
Two of two original loops (some service wear) and it has its retaining strip to hold in place the red velvet backing disc. Queen's crown and worn circa 1957 to 1972. Circa 4.5cm tall. Some wear to black finish on the high points.
Owen No 2989 / Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 607 refers.
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12.00 GBP
WW1 Vintage South African Forces Silver Stamped Rifle Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge
In good condition with no damage to enamel. Slight dulling with age. Original pin fittings. Stamped silver. WW1 rifle and bayonet design.
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40.00 GBP
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
55.00 GBP