South African Selborne College Cadet Corps (SCCC) Brass Cap Badge

Die struck in gilding metal with two original long copper loops. In very good condition with all fiddly bits present and correct.

K34  read more

Code: 69029

South Africa - Cape Peninsula Rifles (CPR) Gilding Metal Helmet Badge, Pagri Fitting

A near mint die struck gilding metal example in unissued condition but with a slider presumably for wearing on the pagri band on the tropical / sun helmet. Raised in 1902. Disbanded in 1926. Helmet badges found in a variety of metals: white metal, bronze, gilding metal and blackened.

Cox 3170 (blackened) / Owen 315 - 317 (various).

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Code: 68394

WW1 South African Medical Corps Afrikaans Brass Cap Badge, King's Crown

A die struck gilding metal badge with original slider. This pattern with the title in English and Afrikaans worn in South and South West Africa. Worn 1914 - 1922.

Cox No 3218 refers.

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Code: 69026

South Africa - WW1 South African Heavy Artillery (SAHA) Bronzed Cap Badge

A die struck bronzed cap badge with two original loops to the reverse as worn by the South African Heavy Artillery, worn 1915 - 1919. This title on a tri-part scroll surmounted by a Springbok's head and crossed gun barrels. In very good condition. Circa 5.7cm wide and 4.3cm tall.

The South African contingent, which General Louis Botha offered in July 1915 for the war in Europe...  read more

Code: 69024

South Africa - Kaffrarian Rifles Beret Badge complete with Felt Cloth Badge Backing, post 1964

A red enamel and blackened brass cap badge, post 1964 so worn without a crown and mounted on its original felt backing cloth (the correct pattern for this regiment). Two original loops with cotter pin Some glue traces to reverse. Slight hole in the maroon half of the backing cloth otherwise in super condition for age. This format as worn on the beret.

In order to keep pace wi...  read more

Code: 68990

South African Ordnance Department SAOD /SAKD Brass Cap badge, 1926 - 1934 pattern

Die struck in gilding metal with two original loops (one stretched open but still functional). In good condition.
This particular lettering format SAOD/SAKD worn circa 1926-1934 only.

K32.2  read more

Code: 68993

South Africa - WW1 South African Heavy Artillery (SAHA) Brass Cap Badge

A die struck gilding metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse as worn by the South African Heavy Artillery, worn 1915 - 1919. This title on a tri-part scroll surmounted by a Springbok's head and crossed gun barrels. In very good condition. Slightly shaped to cap, circa 5.7cm wide and 4.5cm tall.

The South African contingent, which General Louis Botha offered in J...  read more

Code: 68991

WW2 South Africa - Prince Alfred's Guard Bronze Cap Badge

Die struck bronze cap badge with two original loops to the reverse (slightly bent but functional). In very good condition with sharp detail. Worn 1939 - 1945 only.

Owen No 51 refers.

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Code: 67953

WW2 South African First Reserve Brigade Bronze Colllar Badge

An attractive die struck badge with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Circa 3.2cm tall. Worn in facing pairs.

The First Reserve Brigade was a South African second-line military unit raised in 1940, with brigade headquarters in Johannesburg. Its purpose was to cope with protection of vulnerable points and guarding prisoners of war, the First Reserve ...  read more

Code: 63438

West African - GCR Gold Coast Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

Gold Coast Regiment. Two original loops, one fractured and twisted around on itself, otherwise in good condition. Worn 1901 - 1928. Sold as seen.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 300 refers (thanks to Barry for confirming).

Comm DaMc (501)  read more

Code: 68084