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

Code: 59587

Gold Coast Regiment RWAFF Pair of Gilt Officer's Shoulder Titles

Matched pair both maker marked on the reverse Dowler & Sons (one is partly obscured by lug). One title slightly brighter than the other but a genuine matched pair with two original lugs to each.  read more

Code: 54544

WW1 South Africa / Zuid Afrika Instructional Corps Cap Badge, 1st Pattern Voided

Die struck and voided example with some minor servce wear and with two original loops to the reverse. The earlier pattern with the garter strap tip to bottom of circlet. This pattern worn from 1913 - 1922 only. Circa 5.9cms tall.

Owen No 876 refers.

Comm BoHa (361)  read more

Code: 67034

South Africa - SSB / SDB Special Service Battalion Bronzed Cap Badge

A very pleasing example in die struck bronze with two original loops to the reverse. As worn from 1934- 1963.

Owen No 1289 (but this one in bronze)

Comm BoHa (366)  read more

Code: 67039

QONR - Queen 's Own Nigeria Regiment Blackened Brass Shoulder Title, 1956 - 1960

Scarce brass shoulder title, only worn from the formation of the unit in 1956 until Independence in 1960. Originally blackened, most of the black finish is now absent, with two original lugs to the reverse. Scarce.

A164.3  read more

Code: 56533

African Somaliland Scouts White Metal Cap Badge, 1942 - 1952 - Gaunt

Die cast white metal with original slider to reverse stamped JR Gaunt London (no dot). In excellent condition.

Renfrew et al, Vol. 1, No 692 refers.

Comm DaMc (301)  read more

Code: 66962

South Africa - Military Nursing Service White Metal Pin Brooch Badge

Die struck example with original and functional pin fittings. Circa 28mm in diameter. Minor service wear otherwise in very good condition. Worn circa 1939 - 1962.

The design is of a springbok head tracing left within a circle inscribed with the initial letters S.A.M.N.S. (English) and S.A.M.V.D. (Afrikaans). As worn on the coat lapel.

Owen No 1600 refers. <...  read more

Code: 66873

League of Frontiersmen Cap Badge - Northern Nigeria Branch

Many thanks for Terry’s help with identification. Scroll below has the initials "N.N.L.F.". Which stands for Northern Nigerian branch of the League of Frontiersmen.

Comm ErYa

Sold to Terry  read more

Code: 66886

WW2 EAAEC East Africa Army Education Corps Cast Brass Shoulder Title

Gilt still bright, two integral tombstone style loops to the reverse. A bit crude as one would expect from sandcasting but original and scarce. Of Kenyan interest too.

Renfrew et al, Vol 2 No 1839 refers.

G56  read more

Code: 62180

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

Code: 60233