2 KAR (2nd Nyasaland Battalion) Kings African Rifles Hallmarked Sterling Silver Officers Facing Pair of Collar Badges
A facing pair (slight colour / tone variation between the two so not an exact match). Each circa 3.2cm tall, both with silver lugs and maker marked JRG & S (JR Gaunt & Sons) and carry Birmingham hallmarks, one with letter G (1956) and the other K (1959). Sharp detail with no polishing. In very good condition. QEII crowns.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 no 460/461 refer.
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4 / KAR (Uganda 4th Battalion) Kings African Rifles (Brass One Piece Shoulder Title
A British made title with three of three original loops to the reverse. As per the shape shown in Renfrew No 443 but not blackened as per 444.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 no 443 and 444 refer.
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Africa - Basutoland Blackened Brass Solid Shoulder Title
A scarce brass shoulder title with two original lugs to the reverse. In good condition. Worn 1939 - 45.
Renfrew et al, Vol 2 , No 1856 refers.
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WW2 Northern Rhodesia Defence Force voided brass cap badge
A rare voided pattern die cast cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4cm tall. My 1st edition of Owen's describes the voided patterns as rare. In very good condition. Worn 1940 - 1945.
Owen (1st edition) No 716 refers.
G180.8
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Household Division - Scots Guards Pair of Service Dress Shoulder Titles
In very good condition, an early set. Matching loops to reverse with the exception of one letter G which has a more modern looking finish and fitting.
Westlake 714 refers.
G151.4/5 read more
KOYLI Shoulder title
Two part title with all original fittings to reverse. This configuration worn 1921 - 1954. In very good condition.
Westlake No 1258 refers.
G151 read more
WW2 Sudan Auxiliary Defence Force (SADF) Officers Cap Badge
A die cast unmarked silver cap badge with original pin fitting but sadly missing its C clasp fixing, otherwise in very good condition.
A volunteer reserve force raised on the eve of WW2 to assist local defence. Its roll included an anti-aircraft unit in Khartoum.
Barry Renfrew el al, Vol 1 No 1265 refers for a picture of the brass version but please note correct... read more
Royal Corps of Signals Bi Metal Cap Badge on Backing Plate
A two part bi metal cap badge with blades to reverse of crown and two original loops to reverse of lower section on original shaped aluminium backing plate. Worn 1947 - 1952 only.
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1st Gurkha Rifles Edwardian Cap Badge 1906 - 1911 only
Blackened brass die struck with two original loops to the reverse. Worn 1906 -1911 only by all ranks on the khaki helmet / gurkha forage cap. In 1947 they became part of the Indian Army. Worn on a dark green rectangular patch. Rare.
G180.3
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George 5th Royal Marine Artillery ( RMA ) Band Stunning Silver Plated and Fire Gilt Cap Badge, 1912 - 1923
A simply stunning and scarce silver-plated and gilt cap badge for the Royal Marine Artillery Band with two original lug fastenings (east and west). Reverse embossed F&S (Firmin & Sons, bottom left of reverse of laurel wreath). With George V cypher mounted on the ball. Worn 1912 to 1923.
K&K Vol 1 No 1113 refers.
A24.2
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