Matched Pair of South African Pioneer Battalion Bronze Collar Badges

A really nice pair of collar badges, great design. Believe this pattern was worn between 1934 and 1940. Two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 2.6cm tall. Most probably officer's issue. In excellent condition.

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Code: 55064

Victorian East Africa - The Uganda Rifles Officers Gilt Brass Helmet Cap Badge

In very good condition with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. Circa 5.8cm tall. Gilt has dulled but otherwise in excellent condition and only worn 1895 - 1902. From 1902 onwards they became a King's African Rifles Battalion. There would only have been a handful of officers. Rare.

Renfrew et al, Vol 2 No 672 refers.

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Code: 60311

WW2 African Nyasaland Defence Force Brass Gilding Metal Cap Badge

Finely cast title circlet; leopard on top of rock to a voided centre. Two original loops.

Renfrew et al No 678 and Owen 3670 refer.

Comm BoHa (437)  read more

Code: 67816

South Africa - Transvaal Scottish Volunteers One Piece Bronzed Shoulder Title

A good example with two original loops (these have been pinched together no doubt for pushing into a display board).

Bloomer "Scottish Regimental Badges, 1793 - 1971" No 504 (p71) refers.

Comm BoHa (303)  read more

Code: 66305

Natal Field Artillery Officer's Side Cap / Collar Gilt Brass Badge

A grenade of seven flames above a scroll inscribed “Natal”. Worn in brass metal 1920s-1940s and again1949-1967. Two original lugs, these have been pinched but still functional. Circa 4.7cms tall. In good condition.

Owen No 523 refers.

Comm BoHa (280)  read more

Code: 66335

SLBn - Sierra Leone Battalion ( West African Frontier Force ) Brass Shoulder Title - Gaunt

Scarce Sierra Leone Battalion ' SLBn ' brass shoulder title, British made with J.R. Gaunt London stamped to the reverse with both of its original lugs. Worn circa 1901-28. In good condition.

The British colony of Sierra Leone contributed one battalion of infantry to the West African Field Force. It was formed from personnel of the Sierra Leone Frontier Police.

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Code: 57422

South Africa - Rand Light Infantry Cap Badge and Collar Set

Whilst this pattern is listed in Owen, he claims that they were never actually issued. As one would expect these are in mint condition. Screw fittings to reverse of Cap Badge with original retaining nuts and two sharp prong fixings to each of the collar badges. I will provide some blue plastic caps to protect your fingers. Described by Owen as rare in his first edition book.

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Code: 57538

West African Gold Coast Defence Force ( GCDF ) brass shoulder title, 1927 - 1939

Brass shoulder title with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 5cm wide and 1.3cm tall. An all white unit as opposed to the Gold Coast Territorial Force, which consisted of white officers and African other ranks. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 2, No 1735 refers.

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Code: 56069

WW2 Africa - Northern Rhodesia Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

In very good condition with two original loops to the reverse. Worn from 1939 - 1952.

Owen 3561 / Renfrew et al No 542 refer.

Comm BoHa (285a)  read more

Code: 66090

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