Victorian East Africa - The Uganda Rifles Officers Gilt Brass Helmet Cap Badge

In very good condition with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. Circa 5.8cm tall. Gilt has dulled but otherwise in excellent condition and only worn 1895 - 1902. From 1902 onwards they became a King's African Rifles Battalion. There would only have been a handful of officers. Rare.

Renfrew et al, Vol 2 No 672 refers.

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Code: 60311

6th Kings African Rifles (Somaliland Battalion) Anodised Arabic Numeral Cap Badge - Gaunt London

An gold coloured anodised aluminium Cap badge with original slider, which is stamped JR Gaunt London. Some surface marks to finish otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 67295

West Africa - Southern Nigeria Volunteers White Metal Officer's Waist Belt Clasp

A white metal waist belt clasp. A matched WBC without benchmarks. The white metal is a little grubby but the detail is sharp and it is in good condition.

This unit was a volunteer force formed in 1902 for use in emergencies.

Similar in look and design to the WBC in Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 390 for the Lagos Railway Volunteers. Rare.

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Code: 67617

South Africa - Edwardian Natal Police Blackened Brass Cap Badge

A small die struck gilding metal cap badge, originally blackened, black finish has worn off for the most part, with two original copper lugs to reverse. In good overall condition. Worn circa 1902-1913. Circa 4cms wide and 3.6cms tall.

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Code: 67608

Army of the Levant - Syrian Groupement Druze Cap Badge

Die struck in white metal, a strongly made badge dating from the early 1930s, in good condition with original and functional pin fittings. Circa 4.8cms tall.

Jaroua "An Encylopedia of Syrian Medals" No STM No 86S refers.

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Code: 67131

East Africa - Tanganika Police Frosted Silver Plated Officer's Collar Badge

A scarce die cast pattern worn for a short period only, some minor twisting to original loops otherwise in good condition and scarce.

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Code: 67552

WW2 Sudan Defence Force (SDF) Large Pattern White Metal Cap Badge

Sand cast plated cap badge depicting an armed native tribesman upon a camel above a tablet bearing the letters "S.D.F." with original central screw post to reverse. Circa 4.5cms tall. With green felt backing nicely cut to shape. In very good condition.

The Sudan Defence Force (SDF) was a British Army unit formed in 1925, as its name indicates, to maintain the borders of the Sudan...  read more

Code: 67548

South African Defence Force - Warrant Officer's Cap Badge - Firmin

Die cast bronze cap badge, UK made with original slider, maker marked Firmin London. In very good condition. Scarce.

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Code: 67472

South Africa - Rhodesian Regiment White Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown

A plated example with two original loops and retaining strip holding in place the correct red felt backing.
Worn from 1927 - 1947 (after which they became "Royal" and the badge changed accordingly).

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 602 refers.

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Code: 67471

RWAFF Royal West African Frontier Force Bronze Cap Badge - Gaunt

A stunning example in die cast bronze in near mint condition. Maker marked to slider. Circa 4.7cms tall. Worn 1933 onwards.

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Code: 65879