South African Royston's Horse RH Large Souch Hat Brass Letters - Of Australian interest
An early thickly cast brass metal RH joined with two large integral fixing lugs to the reverse. Circa 45mm wide and 17mm tall. Royston's Horse wore this during the 1906 Natal Rebellion. They were cast in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Circa 45mm wide and 17mm tall. Rare. Thank you to Andrew for the correct identification.
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55.00 GBP
East Africa - Tanganyika Territory Officer's Pagri / Sun Helmet Badge - Firmin
A good post 1911 British made die-cast rich gilt “TANGANYIKA TERRITORY” circlet with giraffe’s head to voided centre. Firmin, London on its original slider. Some minor wear but most of the markings on the giraffe's next still sharp. A couple of obvious die flaws otherwise a pleasing example.
Renfrew et al No 665 refers.
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55.00 GBP
South Africa - Rhodesian African Rifles White Metal Cap Badge - Firmin
A die cast example with two original copper loops (bottom loop open and twisted but functional). Maker marked Firmin London. Slight loss of detail to front from polishing otherwise in good condition. Worn in WW2 and until 1980.
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30.00 GBP
West Africa - Royal Sierra Leone Regiment Officer's QEII Crowned Gilt Brass Cap / Pagri Badge
A de cast example, loops removed and converted to a pin fitting, possibly for wear on the pagri tropical helmet, or even for wear as a sweetheart brooch or OCA brooch. Gilt finish polished back to the brass from service wear. Circa 4.3cms tall.
Worn from 1961 - 1971 only.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 345 refers.
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35.00 GBP
6th Kings African Rifles (Somaliland Battalion) Anodised Arabic Numeral Cap Badge - Gaunt London
An gold coloured anodised aluminium Cap badge with original slider, which is stamped JR Gaunt London. Some surface marks to finish otherwise in very good condition.
F55.1(2) read more
16.00 GBP
East Africa - Somaliland Scouts Matched White Metal Collar Badges
An excellent matched pair of white metal shoulder titles with original single central lug to the reverse of each. Circa 3.1cm tall. Worn circa 1944 - 1953. The cap badge is listed separately as item 68281.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, Nos 693/694 refer.
B28.21
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25.00 GBP
Colonial - Sudan Defence Force Supply Department Cap Badge
A heavy die cast brass cap badge of two part construction with two original loops to the reverse. As worn by the Sudan Defence Force Supply Department. A shamrock leaf upon a multi-rayed star. In very good condition. Circa 1925 - 1955.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 1294 refers.
B16.2 read more
65.00 GBP
KDF Kenya Defence Force Brass Shoulder Title - UK Maker
Nice item, UK made with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked with Wm Dowler & Sons Ltd. Officer quality.
E59.1 read more
10.00 GBP
EAASC - East African Army Service Corps Locally Made Sand Cast Brass Shoulder Title
Roughly cast with two original tomb stone style loops to the reverse. In good condition. Worn 1939 - 1945.
Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1833 refers.
E58.28 read more
12.00 GBP
South African - Imperial Light Horse Cloth Pagri Flash
Circa 6.5cm by 5.5cm, folded over at either end for wear. In very good condition.
E58.19 read more
25.00 GBP