East African 5th KAR (Uganda Battalion) Kings African Rifles Arabic Numeral Cap Badge

Locally cast with gilt applied finish and two original loops to the reverse. Some service wear. At some point during WW2 the 5th were also allocated to Kenya. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 no 465 refers (but please note it should have been illustrated / displayed with the point facing upwards).

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Code: 68161

South Africa - Transvaal Cadets White Metal King's Crown Pagri Cap Badge

Die struck, original stout pagri pin to reverse. In very good condition. An attractive design.

Owen No 2901 refers.

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Code: 67736

7th KAR King's African Rifles Facing Pair of Blackened Collar Badges

Theatre Cast facing blackened brass collar badges with two original lugs to the reverse. In very good condition. Circa 2.8cms tall.

The 7th KAR was formed in Zanzibar in 1917 with men from the Zanzibar Armed Constabulary and the Mafia Constabulary. Post WW1, it was reduced to a company and then merged with the 6th KAR. These are scarce.

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Code: 68160

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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Code: 67969

South Africa - Durban Light Infantry (DLI) Small Pair of Matched White Metal Collar Badges

I am used to seeing larger white metal versions than these for the Durban Light Infantry so perhaps these were smaller officers' issues. Confirmation welcome. I do not believe these relate to the Durham Light Infantry. Circa 1.1cms tall and 3.4cms wide with two original 'D' shaped loops to the reverse of each.

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Code: 68141

South Africa - Border Light Horse Cap Badge and Collar Set, worn 1903 - 1909 only

A scarce matched set of cap and facing collar badges, with two original loops to the reverse of each. The loops to the collars have been slightly pressed to tighten them for wear, otherwise in superb condition, Scarce.

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Code: 57467

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

Code: 54614

South Africa - Natal Field Artillery Officer's Bronze OSD Slouch Hat Cap Badge, pre 1909

An early full size example as worn on the slouch hat with three of three original loops to the reverse. Mounted wheel, fixed in place so does not turn. King's crown so pre 1952. Good colour with minimal wear. Crown shaped backwards with the usual additional ring attached to back of orb for securing in the slouch hat. This would have originally had another ring fitted to it to be attached ...  read more

Code: 66334

2nd (Nyasaland) Battalion KAR King's African Rifles Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge King's Crown

Die struck, UK made gilding metal cap badge, with two original loops to the reverse (one loop has sprung open but still functional). King's Crown, pre 1953.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1794 refers.

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Code: 67292

Africa - The Royal Rhodesia Regiment Blackened Brass Cap Badge - QEII Crown Metal Cap

Two of two original loops (some service wear) and it has its retaining strip to hold in place the red velvet backing disc. Queen's crown and worn circa 1957 to 1972. Circa 4.5cm tall. Some wear to black finish on the high points.

Owen No 2989 / Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 607 refers.

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Code: 67037