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.
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45.00 GBP
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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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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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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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.
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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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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
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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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.
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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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