RWAFF (Royal West African Frontier Force) Car / Jeep / Vehicle Mascot Badge
A large, heavy and attractive item in chromed metal with green backing colour the title scroll. Circa 13cms tall.
Maker marked to reverse 'Birmingham Medal Co". In good overall condition and an attractive and unusual piece.
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RWAFF (Royal West African Frontier Force) Cast Theatre Made Shoulder Title
Most likely of East African manufacture, with two original tombstone style loops to the reverse.
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South Africa - Cape Mounted Police Smasher Hat Cap Badge. Circa 1904 - 1913
A large die cast brass badge with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 5.2cm tall. Not to be confused with the smaller collars of the same pattern. In very good condition.
Owen No 1838 refers.
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RWAFF Royal West African Frontier Force Pair of Officers Gilt Collar Badges - Dowler
A small pair of gilt collars ( this pattern was also worn on the side cap or peaked cap), with original pin fittings, and maker marked Dowler Birmingham (different stamp variety of this maker to each one). Circa 2.9cm tall. Gilt bright, in excellent condition.
Similar to the pattern in Renfrew et al, Vol 2, No 1679, but with pin fittings.
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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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