WW2 East African Reconnaissance Squadron EARS Cast Brass Silvered Collar Badge
A scarce and well made, attractive theatre made small cast beret / collar badge to this colonial war raised unit which was formed in 1939 and took part in the first raid on El Wak on 18th June 1940 (Rosignoli, pages 32 and Plate 17 refer). Most of the East African badges were cast and made in Nairobi.
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South Africa Zulu War Period - Generic Natal Cavalry Volunteers Large Brass Pouch Badge, c1870s
Die cast brass badge with monogram NCV with a QVC crown above, and one screw post remaining with retaining nut. Owen (1st Edition) No 185 refers. There were a number of Natal irregular cavalry and mounted rifles at the time of the Zulu wars and it is presumed this is a generic issue for such corps, some of which were quite small. Circa 6cm tall and 7.5cm wide. Rare.
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WW2 1945 Xmas South African Cigarette Gift Tin To The Troops
An empty metal cigarette tin, but still with its original cardboard insert and paper mesh cover. Painted silver with "NUWEJAAR. NEW YEAR. 1945" in red and black letters on the lid. Lid also bears an image of two heads and shows a Springbok in a large red "V". Inside is autographed by Isie K Smuts and says "welcome new year with peace"
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RWAFF Royal West African Frontier Force Officers Large Silver Pagri Sun Helmet Badge
A stunning die cast unmarked silver example. Circa 4.9cm tall with original pagri pin anf clasp to reverse. Dark toned. Worn 1928 - 1960.
Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1677 refers but in Silver.
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East Africa Somaliland Police Chromed Cap Badge, Kings Crown
A chrome cap badge with pin fitting to reverse. Chrome bright and no wear. Circa 4.2cm tall.
Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 699 refers (but chrome not brass or gilt).
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Colonial - Sudan Defence Force Supply Department Brass 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.
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WW2 North African Campaign - Buffs / Palestinian Bronze Shoulder Title
A scarce bronze shoulder title with one of two lugs remaining to the reverse, otherwise in good condition. These were worn by all ranks with bronze finish.
Three Palestine Infantry Companies of Arab and Jewish personnel were formed in 1940, totaling about 500 men & attached to 1st Battalion The East Kent Regiment (The Buffs". Intended mainly for guard duties, some personnel ... read more
Kenya Police Chromed White Metal Cap Badge, Kings Crown
In good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Some edge wear to left hand side and minor service wear otherwise in good condition. Pre 1953.
Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1773 refers.
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WW2 East African Reconnaissance Squadron EARS Cast Brass Cap Badge
A scarce and well made, attractive theatre made large and heavy cast cap badge to this colonial war raised unit which was formed in 1939 and took part in the first raid on El Wak on 18th June 1940 (Rosignoli, pages 32 and Plate 17 refer). Most of the East African badges were cast and made in Nairobi.
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2 KAR (2nd Nyasaland Battalion) Kings African Rifles Hallmarked Sterling Silver Officers Facing Pair of Collar Badges
A facing pair (slight colour / tone variation between the two so not an exact match). Each circa 3.2cm tall, both with silver lugs and maker marked JRG & S (JR Gaunt & Sons) and carry Birmingham hallmarks, one with letter G (1956) and the other K (1959). Sharp detail with no polishing. In very good condition. QEII crowns.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 no 460/461 refer.
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