African NRG Northern Rhodesia Government Gilt Brass Shoulder Title
A gilt brass shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked Dowler Birmingham to the reverse. Dowler made a lot of the colonial badges for the African nations. This title is not to be confused the Canadian National Reserve Guard who wore a similar title. As worn by a colonial administrator or government officer.
Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1881 refers (simila... read more
30.00 GBP
East African 5th KAR (Uganda Battalion) Kings African Rifles Arabic Numeral Cap Badge
Locally cast with gilt applied finish and two original loops to the reverse. Some service wear. At some point during WW2 the 5th were also allocated to Kenya. Scarce.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 no 465 refers (but please note it should have been illustrated / displayed with the point facing upwards).
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45.00 GBP
South Africa - Transvaal Cadets White Metal King's Crown Pagri Cap Badge
Die struck, original stout pagri pin to reverse. In very good condition. An attractive design.
Owen No 2901 refers.
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20.00 GBP
7th KAR King's African Rifles Facing Pair of Blackened Collar Badges
Theatre Cast facing blackened brass collar badges with two original lugs to the reverse. In very good condition. Circa 2.8cms tall.
The 7th KAR was formed in Zanzibar in 1917 with men from the Zanzibar Armed Constabulary and the Mafia Constabulary. Post WW1, it was reduced to a company and then merged with the 6th KAR. These are scarce.
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55.00 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.
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35.00 GBP
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
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.
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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