WW2 Southern Africa - Rhodesia Theatre Made Cast Brass Shoulder Title

A theatre made sand cast title with two integral loop fixings to reverse. In good worn condition.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 Fig 566 refers.

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Code: 69163

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

South Africa - Umvoti Mounted Rifles Collar Badge converted to a Sweetheart

Gilding Metal with gilt finish and pin fixing (slight damage to c clasp). Worn from 1910 in this size. Circa 42mm wide and 28mm tall. Possibly converted to a sweetheart. Any information welcome.

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Code: 69263

NEAS - South African Native Labour Corps Bronzed Collar 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 very good condition (some dried polish to reverse). Dark bronze finish. Circa 32mm. Worn in facing pairs, this one with elephant facing to right.

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Code: 69282

South African Irish Regiment Chromed Headdress Badge on Green Felt Badge Backing

As worn from 1964 to date, an Irish harp without the crown above. In very good condition.

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Code: 69257

East Africa Protectorate - EDVII Colonial Administrator Officer's Fire Gilt Pagri Badge

Very fine quality officers king's crown fire gilt headdress badge with original stout brooch pin fitting to the reverse for attachment to the pagri band. A rampant lion the to centre of a crowned furled scroll bearing the title above E R & I. Circa 6.5 cms tall. Stunning. Worn 1902 - 1911 only.

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Code: 69177

South African Pretoria Regiment (Princess Alices's Own) Cap Badge

Good scarce die-stamped gilding metal brass Springbok Antelope on title scrolls. Circa 5.3cm tall, two original loops to the reverse. As worn from 1932 until 1943.

Owen No 675 refers.

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Code: 67362

South Africa - ILH Imperial Light Horse Brass Collar Badge

Die struck gilding metal with two original loops to the reverse (some twisting to these). Circa 31mm tall and 37mm wide (smaller in size than the same pattern cap badge). In very good condition with sharp detail.

Cox No 3120 refers (but this one in gilding metal)

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Code: 69121

South Africa - WW1 South African Heavy Artillery (SAHA) 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 5.7cm wide and 4.3cm tall.

The South African contingent, which General Louis Botha offered in July 1915 for the war in Europe...  read more

Code: 69024

South Africa - Kaffrarian Rifles Beret Badge complete with Felt Cloth Badge Backing, post 1964

A red enamel and blackened brass cap badge, post 1964 so worn without a crown and mounted on its original felt backing cloth (the correct pattern for this regiment). Two original loops with cotter pin Some glue traces to reverse. Slight hole in the maroon half of the backing cloth otherwise in super condition for age. This format as worn on the beret.

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Code: 68990