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In good condition with two original hexagonal lugs to the reverse. Corbett refers to blackened shoulder titles being worn in WW1 (p234). Oldham 12/105 refers. B31.3
Code: 61642
12.00 GBP
Very scarce brass cap badge with two loops to the reverse and makers details for Gaunt London, worn by the New Zealand Motor Reserve of Officers (only 178 officers). A stylized steering wheel, bearing the title "N.Z. Military Forces Motor Reserve". In existence for a very short period from 16 April 1913. Disbanded 11th February 1920. Circa 3.2cm in diameter. A lovely badge. Corbett's book p.189 refers.
Code: 60505
75.00 GBP
A fern wreath below a king's crown and with a scroll below "Reinforcements" tested as silver (unmarked) with a 9C gold plated (unmarked) insert B / XL to the centre. XL = 40 in Roman numerals. With original pin and c clasp fitting, fully functional. Circa 39mm tall. In excellent conditions with no breaks or repairs. Rare. Not recorded either in Oldham or Lowe other than a statement in the latter (p41) which states that the 40th Reinforcements departed from New Zealand on 10th July 1918 and that these later infantry reinforcements would have worn the First NZEF pattern cap badge. So this sweetheart is probably the only unique identifying insignia for this particular reinforcement company and is previously unrecorded. D40
Code: 58790
85.00 GBP
This is the fern leaf pattern as opposed to the laurel leaf pattern, in bronze. Circa 3.2cm tall, UK made with JR Gaunt London tablet to reverse of crown. Two original lugs to the reverse. In very good condition and scarce. The unit was formed in 1906 and disbanded in 1947. King’s crown. Oldham No 8/367 refers. D6.4
Code: 58407
25.00 GBP
A pair of die struck facing brass (now dark toned) collar badges. Not quite matching but close. Both with two hexagonal lugs to the reverse of each, although on one these have been bent inwards to make them less prominent. Circa 3.2cm tall. Scarce. Oldham (2011 edition) No 4/123 refers. B57.4
Code: 57941
A matched facing pair of die struck collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each. The cap badge and collar badges were the same size. The collars were worn facing inwards, the cap badge faced to the left. Circa 4cm tall. A lovely set with virtually no wear to the black finish. According to Oldham, these were also re-introduced in WW2 for wear by various NZ Home Guard and National Military units during WW2. As these are a bit taller than others I have encountered and without the distinctive small rondel on the lions lower arm / shoulder, I do wonder whether these are of WW2 manufacture. Any information welcome. E58.4
Code: 60723
20.00 GBP
A matched facing pair of die struck collar badges with only one of two original loops to the reverse of each, but each with a JR Gaunt London tablet to the reverse. The cap badge and collar badges were the same size. The collars were worn facing inwards, the cap badge faced to the left. Circa 3.9cm tall. Possibly re blacked to front. Condition reflected in price. E58.5
Code: 60736
16.00 GBP
A very large die struck helmet plate with two original loops and maker's tablet for Gaunt London to the reverse. A five-pointed star and the title scroll " Ruahine " within a wreath of ferns. Circa 7.2cm wide by 6 cm tall. In very good condition. Rare. One of the photos shows this item against the smaller cap / collar badge listed for sale elsewhere on this site. Corbett P232 refers. F55.2(1)
Code: 61039
SOLD
Die struck gilt facing collar badges (worn lions inwards) with two original loops to the reverse of each. Display well together but not strictly an exact match. F55.4(3)
Code: 61335
40.00 GBP
Die struck gilding metal collar badge with two original loops to the reverse. Awesome design. Motto KIA TUPATO (Be Careful). Worn as non facing pairs. Scarce. Oldham 4/90 /Corbett's " The Regimental Badges of New Zealand " p181 refer. H11.4
Code: 63465
45.00 GBP
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