West African - Gold Coast Defence Force ( Volunteers ) Officer 's Gilt Cap Badge , c1927 - 1939, on Blades
A stunning and scarce cap badge worn by this all white volunteer unit, three original blades to the reverse, circa 6cm tall, together with two accompanying large pattern buttons circa 22mm in diameter, fixed reverse states " Extra Superb " - says it all really! Some minor wear to gilt on buttons. Badge is the best condition almost mint.
See Renfrew el al Vol 1 no 367.
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South African Q Service Corps ( K Dienste Korps ) Embroidered Bullion Blazer Badge
An attractive South African Q Service Corps (K Dienste Korps) embroidered blazer badge with King 's crown. It comes with a crude lead cast version of the cap badge with defective /missing fixing lugs. Blazer badge is circa 9cm tall. See item no 55311 for a bronze cap badge in better condition.
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Uganda Protectorate Gilt Pagri Sun Helmet Badge
An attractive gilt badge bearing a crested crane in a circle with strong functional and original pin fixings to the reverse. Gilt slightly dulled to front but a good sharp detail. Circa 4cm in diameter.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 no 673 refers.
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NR / 1 / WAFF 1st Bn Nigeria Regiment West African Frontier Force Brass Shoulder Title - Gaunt London
Scarce elliptical one piece title as worn from 1914 to 1928 only. Stamped JR Gaunt London to reverse. Two original lugs. Could do with a light clean otherwise very good condition.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 292 refers.
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NEAS - South African Native Labour Corps Bronzed Cap Badge
N.E.A.S = Non European Army Services - formed in 1940 and was effectively the South African Native Labour Corps. 2 original lugs in almost mint condition, dark bronze finish. Circa 4.6cm tall and 3.8cm wide.
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South Africa - Special Service Battalion ( S.S.B. ) Cap Badge
Bronzed cap badge with two loops to the reverse, one a later replacement, otherwise in very good condition. Worn 1934 - 1963.
B57.9
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6th King 's African Rifles ( Tanganyika Territory ) Battalion Bronze Cap Badge
Scarce king 's crown bronze die struck cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. The example shown in Renfrew is also in bronze. Worn circa 1930 - 1952.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 441 refers.
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South Africa - WW2 South African Tank Corps ( SATC / SATK ) Black Metal Cap Badge, worn 1940 - 1941 only
A thin blacked gilding metal die struck non voided cap badge with two original integral flat loops to the reverse. An old WW I style tank facing left to the centre of a wreath with title scrolls below in English and Afrikaans.Circa 4.7cm in diameter. Only worn from May 1940 to September 1941, when it was replaced with an updated white metal design. A similar badge was worn on the co... read more
South Africa - WW1 South African Heavy Artillery 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 5.8cm wide and 4.5cm tall.
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Bechuanaland Rifles Bronze Slouch Hat Badge, Worn 1902 - 1913
Scarce king 's crown die cast bronze slouch hat badge with two original loops to the reverse. Crossed rifles and the king's crown to the centre of a circlet bearing the title and motto,within five star points. In very good condition. Circa 5.1cm wide.
Owen No 307 refers.
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