Rhodesia British South Africa Police Brass Helmet Plate and Cap Badge, Voided

Rhodesia British South Africa Police Helmet Plate /Cap Badge - King's Crown with voided centre. Good sharp detail. Two original long loops. Circa 4.9cms tall. Worn circa 1933 - 1945.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 658 refers.

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Code: 65463

Africa - Sudan Medical Service Chromed and Enamel Badge

A scarce red enamel and chrome badge, with original and stout pin to reverse, maker marked Firmin London. In good condition overall (some minor wear to chromium on the high points), enamel intact (some light surface marks) and most probably dating from the early1950s. Sudan obtained independence from Britain and Egypt in 1956. Circa 3.9cms in diameter. Not seen one before and does not appe...  read more

Code: 65416

6th Kings African Rifles (Somaliland Battalion) Anodised Arabic Numeral Cap Badge - Gaunt London

An gold coloured anodised aluminium Cap badge with original slider, which is stamped JR Gaunt London. Some surface marks to finish otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 67295

West Africa - Southern Nigeria Volunteers White Metal Officer's Waist Belt Clasp

A white metal waist belt clasp. A matched WBC without benchmarks. The white metal is a little grubby but the detail is sharp and it is in good condition.

This unit was a volunteer force formed in 1902 for use in emergencies.

Similar in look and design to the WBC in Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 390 for the Lagos Railway Volunteers. Rare.

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Code: 67617

WW2 Sudan Defence Force (SDF) Large Pattern White Metal Cap Badge

Sand cast plated cap badge depicting an armed native tribesman upon a camel above a tablet bearing the letters "S.D.F." with original central screw post to reverse. Circa 4.5cms tall. With green felt backing nicely cut to shape. In very good condition.

The Sudan Defence Force (SDF) was a British Army unit formed in 1925, as its name indicates, to maintain the borders of the Sudan...  read more

Code: 67548

South African Defence Force - Warrant Officer's Cap Badge - Firmin

Die cast bronze cap badge, UK made with original slider, maker marked Firmin London. In very good condition. Scarce.

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Code: 67472

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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Code: 67471

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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Code: 65879

Royal Durban Light Infantry Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

In good coverall condition with original slider. This pattern worn 1919 - 1964.

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Code: 65874

East Africa - Tanganyika Territory Officer's Pagri / Sun Helment Badge - Firmin

A good post 1911 British made die-cast rich gilt “TANGANYIKA TERRITORY” circlet with giraffe’s head to voided centre. Firmin, London on its original slider. Some minorwear but most of the markings on the giraffe's next still sharp. A couple of obvious die flaws where the two "T"s in the title strap have been struck otherwise a pleasing example. Renfrew et al No 665 refers.

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Code: 66092