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.
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60.00 GBP
WW1 South Africa - 8 / SAH Theatre Made Brass Shoulder Title - 8th South African Horse
A good scarce locally made hand cut sheet brass shoulder title to the 8th South African Horse (Zuid Afrikaans Ruiters). Made from sheet brass with two original loops soldered to the reverse. In very good condition. Worn 1915 - 1918.
Cox confirms that the ten regiments of South African Horse wore two different titles, one in English and the other in Afrikaans. This is the Engli... read more
25.00 GBP
South Africa - 2 / CPR Brass Shoulder Title - Cape Peninsula Rifles
A one piece brass title with three original loops (some squashing but functional). Light staining to front. As worn by the 2nd Battalion.
Owen 2080 refers.
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18.00 GBP
East Africa - Kenya Regiment (TF) Officer's Cap Badge
A UK made die cast gilt brass example of a charging Cape Buffalo (the most dangerous animal in Africa).
The badge has a softly polished look, with two original dark toned copper loops to the reverse. Some light staining to reverse. It has a pleasing quality and weight to it. As worn from 1937 - 1963.
Owen No 378 / Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 529 refer.
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32.00 GBP
South Africa - Pretoria Highlanders Officer's Tam O'Shanter Cap Badge - Silver stamped
A large and heavy die cast silver badge stamped "silver" with two original silvered loops to reverse (slight twisting). Circa 6cms tall. This particular design as worn from 1948 (raised lion's paw; earlier patterns with paw downwards).
Owen 692 refers.
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85.00 GBP
South African Field Artillery - SAFA / 1 / ZAVA One Piece Bronzed Shoulder Title
South African bilingual Brass Shoulder title for the 1st Battery South African Field Artillery, worn 192 - 1923 only. A good bronzed example with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.5cms wide and 2.7cms tall. Good condition overall, originally blackened but that is mostly to reverse now. (For later pattern (see my 64916) had the spelling "SAVA" on the bottom row).
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18.00 GBP
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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22.00 GBP
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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35.00 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
WW2 Africa - Northern Rhodesia Regiment Brass Shoulder Title
In very good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Also maker marked WM Dowler & Sons to reverse. Worn from 1939 - 1952.
Owen 3561 / Renfrew et al No 542 refer.
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