South African Royston's Horse RH Large Souch Hat Brass Letters - Of Australian interest

An early thickly cast brass metal RH joined with two large integral fixing lugs to the reverse. Circa 45mm wide and 17mm tall. Royston's Horse wore this during the 1906 Natal Rebellion. They were cast in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Circa 45mm wide and 17mm tall. Rare. Thank you to Andrew for the correct identification.

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Code: 69168

East Africa - Tanganyika Territory Officer's Pagri / Sun Helmet Badge - Firmin

A good post 1911 British made die-cast rich gilt “TANGANYIKA TERRITORY” circlet with giraffe’s head to voided centre. Firmin, London on its original slider. Some minor wear but most of the markings on the giraffe's next still sharp. A couple of obvious die flaws otherwise a pleasing example.

Renfrew et al No 665 refers.

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Code: 66092

South Africa - Rhodesian African Rifles White Metal Cap Badge - Firmin

A die cast example with two original copper loops (bottom loop open and twisted but functional). Maker marked Firmin London. Slight loss of detail to front from polishing otherwise in good condition. Worn in WW2 and until 1980.

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Code: 69745

West Africa - Royal Sierra Leone Regiment Officer's QEII Crowned Gilt Brass Cap / Pagri Badge

A de cast example, loops removed and converted to a pin fitting, possibly for wear on the pagri tropical helmet, or even for wear as a sweetheart brooch or OCA brooch. Gilt finish polished back to the brass from service wear. Circa 4.3cms tall.

Worn from 1961 - 1971 only.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 345 refers.

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Code: 69769

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

East Africa - Somaliland Scouts Matched White Metal Collar Badges

An excellent matched pair of white metal shoulder titles with original single central lug to the reverse of each. Circa 3.1cm tall. Worn circa 1944 - 1953. The cap badge is listed separately as item 68281.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, Nos 693/694 refer.

B28.21

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Code: 57317

T / Kenya Regiment One Piece Brass Shoulder Title

in lovely condition with two original loops. Worn 1937 - 1963.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 no 534 refers.

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Code: 63075

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

South Africa - Prince Alfred's Guard Brass Gilding Metal Glengarry and Slouch Hat Badge, post 1913

A large badge, nicely voided with two loops to reverse. Sharp detail and in very good condition.

This pattern was worn from circa 1913 - 1939.

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Code: 69265

WW1 South African Infantry General Service Pattern Bronze Helmet Pagri Badge

Die struck with a bronzed finish applied. Circa 57mm in diameter. Loops replaced with a stout and fully functional pin fitting, presumably for wear on the pagri of the tropical sun helmet. Slight wear to highpoints otherwise in very good condition.

Cox No 3187 refers.

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Code: 69259