New Zealand Volunteers QVC General Issue Brass 1878 Pattern Helmet Plate, 1882 - 1895
In stunning condition with two of two dark toned loops to the reverse. Looks like unissued stock. The bugle and garter pattern was replaced in 1895 with the plate with four stars. Worn by the volunteer units which did not have a specific design. Instead they identified themselves from the initials of their corps worked in white worsted on the shoulder straps. Red cloth backing not contempo... read more
Scarce WW1 21st New Zealand Reinforcements to the 1st New Zealand Expeditionary Force Brass Cap Badge
Artistically for me at least the most attractively designed badge of the series. The use of the tail feathers to spell out 'New Zealand' was simply inspired. With two original hexagonal lugs (as typical of this series). Good sharp detail and circa 3.2cm tall and 5cm wide. The collar badges were of a different design (see my item 61639).
Corbett Page 182 refers.
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WW1 New Zealand - Maori Pioneer Battalion Brass Collar Badge - Gaunt
In very good condition with two original loops to the reverse and thin maker's tablet JR Gaunt London. Circa 3.9 cms tall. This patttern worn February 1916 - September 1917. This was an all-Maori unit. The battalion disbanded in March/April 1919. Complete with necklace. Scarce.
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WW1 New Zealand Maori Pioneer Battalion Cap Badge - Gaunt Tablet
In stunning condition, most probably unissued, with two original loops to the reverse and thin maker's tablet JR Gaunt London. Circa 5cm tall. This patttern worn February 1916 - September 1917. This was an all-Maori unit. The battalion disbanded in March/April 1919. Complete with necklace.
Corbett p237 / Oldham No 4/287 refer.
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WW1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Onward Cap Badge - British Section (oakleaf frame)
In good condition with original slider.
The British Section of the NZEF was formed by New Zealanders living in England, and with a strength of seven officers and 233 men, sailed for Egypt on the 12 December 1914. The section was dissolved the following day with the men being absorbed into the Army Service Corps and an Engineer Field Company.
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WW1 - NZRB New Zealand Rifle Brigade Blackened Shoulder Title
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.
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New Zealand WW1 - Matched Facing Pair of Blackened Collar badges to the New Zealand Rifle Brigade
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 Hom... read more
New Zealand WW1 - Matched Facing Pair of Blackened Collar badges to the New Zealand Rifle Brigade - Gaunt Tablets
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.
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New Zealand 17th (Ruahine) Regiment Gilt Brass Helmet Plate - Gaunt Tablet
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.
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New Zealand - 1st Battalion 5th (Wellington Rifles) Regiment Officers Gilt Facing Pair of Collar Badges
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.
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