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.
The (E.A.R.S.) East African Reconnaissance Squadron was part of the East African... read more
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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4 / KAR (Uganda 4th Battalion) Kings African Rifles (Brass One Piece Shoulder Title
A British made title with three of three original loops to the reverse. As per the shape shown in Renfrew No 443 but not blackened as per 444.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 no 443 and 444 refer.
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Africa - Basutoland Blackened Brass Solid Shoulder Title
A scarce brass shoulder title with two original lugs to the reverse. In good condition. Worn 1939 - 45.
Renfrew et al, Vol 2 , No 1856 refers.
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WW2 Northern Rhodesia Defence Force voided brass cap badge
A rare voided pattern die cast cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4cm tall. My 1st edition of Owen's describes the voided patterns as rare. In very good condition. Worn 1940 - 1945.
Owen (1st edition) No 716 refers.
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WW2 Sudan Auxiliary Defence Force (SADF) Officers Cap Badge
A die cast unmarked silver cap badge with original pin fitting but sadly missing its C clasp fixing, otherwise in very good condition.
A volunteer reserve force raised on the eve of WW2 to assist local defence. Its roll included an anti-aircraft unit in Khartoum.
Barry Renfrew el al, Vol 1 No 1265 refers for a picture of the brass version but please note correct... read more
Colonial Africa - Sudan Political Service (SPS) Gilt Pagri Sun Helmet Badge
A small gilt badge with stout pin and original fittings; fully functional. Circa 32mm in diameter. Fire gilt bright and in great condition overall. Worn circa 1899- 1955.
The example of this badge without the date '1899' is shown in Renfrew (No 1305) but is a hallmarked silver version with the date letter for 1931. This particular example, in this metal and finish, is not ill... read more
Sudan Defence Force (SDF) Officers Large Pattern Silver Hallmarked Cap Badge
Large size silver cast SDF officer's cap badge with hairpin slider to the reverse and Cairo hallmarks (date letter indistinct). An armed native tribesman upon a camel above a tablet bearing the letters "S.D.F." Circa 4.6cm high. Very good condition and a quality badge.
The Sudan Defence Force (SDF) was a British Army unit formed in 1925, as its name indicates, to maintain the b... read more