WW2 Sudan Auxiliary Defence Force (SADF) Cast Brass Cap Badge
A neatly cast example with two original loops. Circa 43mm tall.
A volunteer reserve force raised on the eve of WW2 to assist local defence. Its roll included an anti-aircraft unit in Khartoum.
Barry Renfrew el al, Vol 1 No 1265 refers for a picture of this version but please note correction in Vol 2 p184 which corrects the description and date line. Renfrew et... read more
65.00 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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115.00 GBP
WW1 South Africa - 2 / ZAR Theatre Made Brass Shoulder Title - 2nd South African Horse
A good scarce locally made hand cut sheet brass shoulder title to the 2nd Zuid Afrikaans Ruiters (2nd South African Horse). Made from sheet brass or fired cartridge and cleverly shaped to incorporate loops at either end, but all made from one piece. In very good condition. Worn 1915 - 1918.
Cox confirms that the ten regiments of South African Horse wore two different titles, on... read more
22.00 GBP
WW1 South Africa - 8 / SAH Theatre Made Brass Shoulder Title - 8th South African Horse
A good scarce locally made hand cut sheet brass shoulder title to the 8th South African Horse (Zuid Afrikaans Ruiters). Made from sheet brass with two original loops soldered to the reverse. In very good condition. Worn 1915 - 1918.
Cox confirms that the ten regiments of South African Horse wore two different titles, one in English and the other in Afrikaans. This is the Engli... read more
22.00 GBP
WW1 South Africa - 10 / SAH Theatre Made Brass Shoulder Title - 10th South African Horse
Cox confirms that the ten regiments of South African Horse wore two different titles, one in English and the other in Afrikaans. This is the English version and would have been worn on the right shoulder; the corresponding 10/ZAH being worn on the left shoulder.
Owen 2369 / Cox p346 refer.
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22.00 GBP
WW1 South Africa - 1 / ZAR Theatre Made Brass Shoulder Title - 1st South African Horse
A good scarce locally made hand cut sheet brass shoulder title to the 1st Zuid Afrikaans Ruiters (1st South African Horse). Made from sheet brass or fired cartridge and cleverly shaped to incorporate loops at either end, but all made from one piece. In very good condition. Worn 1915 - 1918.
Cox confirms that the ten regiments of South African Horse wore two different titles, on... read more
Middle East - APL (Aden Protectorate Levies) Officer's Headdress Cap Badge
Die cast, gilt back to brass with service wear and with white metal overlays. Original stout pagri pin fitting to the reverse. QEII crown. As worn from 1953 to 1961 when the APL became part of the federal Yemen forces. Scarce.
Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1230 refers.
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45.00 GBP
West African Regiment Bronzed Brass Other Rank 's Cap Badge
In very good condition with no wear to bronze finish and with original slider. Circa 3.5cm tall. Worn circa 1896 - 1928.
The West African Regiment ( WAR ) was based in Sierra Leone and raised by the War Office in 1896 to defend the port. It was separate from the West African Frontier Force which came under the control of the Colonial Office. It saw service in a number of local ca... read more
18.00 GBP
Aden Government Guards Brass Headdress Badge, circa 1961-68
Large die struck cap badge with original pin fixing and clasp. Circa 5.1cm high and 4.5cm across. Good condition with sharp detail.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 1237 refers
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18.00 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.
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60.00 GBP