1st (Nyasaland) Battalion Kings African Rifles (KAR) Blackened Bronze Officers Cap Badge, pre 1930 pattern
In very good condition with two original loops to the reverse with a maker's table JR Gaunt London to reverse of crown (wrong way up). Renfrew confirms officer's issue. 1902 - 1930. Rare.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 422 refers.
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T / Kenya Regiment One Piece Brass Shoulder Title
in lovely condition with two original loops and maker marked Firmin London to the reverse. Worn 1937 - 1963.
Renfrew et al Vol 1 no 534 refers.
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West African Gold Coast Police Senior Officers Silver Plated and Enamel Match Pair of Facing Collar Badges, Kings Crown
A scarce pair of facing and matched collar badges to s a senior colonial police officer. Black felt backing cloths with two original copper loops to the reverse of each. Silver plated, but unmarked. Enamel intact but some scratches and light nibbles to the finish from service wear otherwise in very good condition. King's crown.
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WW1 South African Mounted Rifles (SAMR) Brass Cap Badge, 1913 - 1922
Die struck gilding metal cap badge with slider. Two original loops neatly removed and the slider a replacement, possibly for wear in the pagri folds of the tropical sun helmet. Traces of polish but still with sharp detail and scarce.
Owen No 174 refers.
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West African - Gold Coast Defence Force (Volunteers) Officers Gilt Collar Badge, c1927 - 1939
Die cast gilt collar badge with neatly cut red felt backing and two original loops to the reverse. Circa 3cms tall. Minor service wear to gilt and one tear in the backing cloth around a lug otherwise in good condition and scarce. Possibly also worn in this size on the side cap.
See also my item 58269 the cap badge and 58120 for the button.
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West African Frontier Force (WAFF) Brass Cap Badge - Dowler
A tall badge at circa 4.7cms tall with long slider for pagri fitting. UK made with maker marks for Dowler & Sons Lt Birmingham. In good condition. Worn circa 1897 - 1928. Scarce.
Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 261 refers.
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West African Frontier Force (WAFF) Pair of Brass Collar Badges - Dowler Collar Badges
A pair of collar badges, slight colour variation with two original loops to the reverse of each. Both UK made and marked Dowler & Sons Ltd, Birmingham. Worn 1897 - 1928. Scarce.
Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 262/263 refers.
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South Africa / Suid Afrika Artillery (moving wheel with red felt backing) Gilt Brass Officers Cap Badge
A King's crown cap badge for the South African Artillery, with turning wheel which as a red felt cloth inserted behind the wheel which could probably only have been inserted at time of construction. Three original loops to reverse and shaped to cap. Officer quality. Gilt bright, old spot of verdigris. Worn 1926 onwards.
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SAA (South Africa / Suid Afrika Artillery) Brass Shoulder Title
In good condition with two original loops to reverse. Worn 1934 onwards. Looks like it may have originally been OSD bronze finish from looking at the reverse.
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South Africa - Queenstown Rifle Volunteers Cap Badge
A really nice striking with sharp detail and two original loops to the reverse. worn 1902 - 1913 only. Circa
54mm x 34mm. King's Crown.
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