Scarce Gold Coast Regiment West African Frontier Force ( GCR WAFF ) Brass Shoulder Title
Early pattern as worn from 1901 - 1928 (the title Royal was bestowed in 1928 in view of their service against the Germans in Africa during WW1 ). A large elliptical one piece die cast shoulder title. This is a heavy quality piece, circa 5.4cm wide and 3.4cm tall. Slight misshaping to one lug. Scarce.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 301 refers. read more
65.00 GBP
African Somaliland Scouts White Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown - Gaunt London
Die cast white metal with original slider to reverse stamped JR Gaunt London (no dot). In excellent condition. As worn from circa 1942 - 1952.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 Fig 692 refers.
See my item 57317 for the unit's collar badges.
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45.00 GBP
WW2 RAF Southern Rhodesia Flying School Voided Cap Badge
A rare voided Southern Rhoesia Central Flying School Royal Air Force Bronze metal cap badge, flat backed with two original loops to the reverse. Very finely detailed. Circa 3.8cms tall.
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West African - GCR Gold Coast Regiment Brass Shoulder Title
Normally found adjoined to either a WAFF or RWAFF shoulder title (see my item 54614), this stand alone title does not appear in Renfrew. It could of course be something other than Gold Coast Regiment, any information welcome. Two original loops, one fractured and twisted around on itself, otherwise in good condition. Sold as seen.
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18.00 GBP
Africa - Rhodesia Regiment Large Pattern Blackened Brass Helmet / Cap Badge
Circa 5.6cms tall and 4.5cms wide, black brass with original slider and metal retaining strip holding in place the red felt backing to voided central device. As worn from 1927 - 1947. King's Crown.
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20.00 GBP
South African - 8th Infantry (Transvaal Scottish Volunteers) Pair of Gilding Metal Collar Badges
Pair, not an exact match (more obvious from the reverse), but facing, in gilding metal, each with two original loops to the reverse (one with verdigris to area around the loops). A thistle spray across the bottom of which a downward scroll bearing ALBA NAM BUADH. Slight colour variation. In very good condition.
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30.00 GBP
South Africa - Cape Peninsula Rifles (CPR) Gilding Metal Helmet Badge, Pagri Fitting
A dark toned gilding metal example which has been worn but with a slider presumably for wearing on the pagri band on the tropical / sun helmet. Some signs of service wear, some traces of verdigris to reverse otherwise in good worn condition.
Owen 315 - 317 refer but this one in brass gilding metal.
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40.00 GBP
South Africa - Cape Coloured Corps Pouch Badge
Bi-metal pouch badge (same pattern and size as cap badge) with two of two original screw posts to the reverse with original fixing nuts (slight bending to posts but fully functional). In very good condition. Scarce.
Owen No 1337 refers.
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25.00 GBP
Rhodesia British South African Police Brass Cap Badge
A die cast example with two original loops to reverse, shaped to cap / helmet. Looks coppery in colour but in very good condition. As worn from 1937 - 1949.
Owen 3555 / Renfrew et al Vol 1, No 659 refers.
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Scarce Georgian Button Royal African Colonial Corps Officer 's Gilt Button, 1804 - 1821
Circa 17.5mm in diameter, open backed with fixed shank, slightly convex in shape. Backmarked Jennens & Co, London. Gilt bright and in very good condition. A scarce early button.
The Royal African Corps was a unit in the British Army officially established on 25 April 1804. Fraser’s Corps of Infantry, had been raised for the defense of the Island of Goree, Senegal in August 18... read more