African Somaliland Scouts White Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown - Gaunt London

Die cast white metal with original slider to reverse stamped JR Gaunt London (no dot). In excellent condition. As worn from circa 1942 - 1952.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 Fig 692 refers.

See my item 57317 for the unit's collar badges.

Comm BoHa (457)  read more

Code: 68281

East Africa - Somaliland Scouts Matched White Metal Collar Badges

An excellent matched pair of white metal shoulder titles with original single central lug to the reverse of each. Circa 3.1cm tall. Worn circa 1944 - 1953. The cap badge is listed separately as item 68281.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, Nos 693/694 refer.

B28.21  read more

Code: 57317

EAASC - East African Army Service Corps Locally Made Sand Cast Brass Shoulder Title

Roughly cast with two original tomb stone style loops to the reverse. In good condition. Worn 1939 - 1945.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1833 refers.

E58.28  read more

Code: 60355

East Africa - Kenya Regiment (TF) Officer's Cap Badge

A UK made die cast gilt brass example of a charging Cape Buffalo (the most dangerous animal in Africa).
The badge has a softly polished look, with two original dark toned copper loops to the reverse. Some light staining to reverse. It has a pleasing quality and weight to it. As worn from 1937 - 1963.

Owen No 378 / Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 529 refer.

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Code: 67414

East Africa - Edwardian Uganda Protectorate Colonial Officer's Gilt Pattern Button

Circa 22mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked JR Gaunt & Son, London. Worn during reign of EDVII, 1901 - 1910. In very good condition. Scarce.

F30.1  read more

Code: 60734

East Africa - Tanganyika Territory Officer's Pagri / Sun Helmet Badge - Firmin

A good post 1911 British made die-cast rich gilt “TANGANYIKA TERRITORY” circlet with giraffe’s head to voided centre. Firmin, London on its original slider. Some minorwear but most of the markings on the giraffe's next still sharp. A couple of obvious die flaws where the two "T"s in the title strap have been struck otherwise a pleasing example. Renfrew et al No 665 refers.

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Code: 66092

Colonial East Africa - Tanganyika Territory Large Pattern Gilt Button

Attractive design, featuring a giraffe. Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Firmin, London. Slight service wear to gilt finish otherwise in very good condition and gilt still bright. Circa 1920s - 1930s Vintage. Scarce.

See also my item 66092 for the accompanying cap badge.

Comm DaMc (578)  read more

Code: 68476

USA American National Defense Service Medal Mint in Original Card Box of Issue

Medal in mint condition, never removed from its packaging. In its original blue box with label. Some wear to box opening joints otherwise in good condition. Stock photo.

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Code: 60613

WW2 USA Ruptured Duck Brass Tie Pin - Honourable Service Discharge Button

The original Ruptured Duck was a cloth insignia depicting an eagle inside a wreath. It was worn on uniforms above the right breast pocket by WWII servicemen and women.
It was issued to US service personnel who were about to leave the military with an Honourable Discharge. It also allowed them to continue to wear their uniform for up to thirty days after they were discharged since there ...  read more

Code: 52747

WW2 USA American Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) Patch - European Theatre of Operations, Advanced Section (ETO) USA )

Removed from uniform, this patch is circa 9cm tall and looks to be original. Glue traces to the reverse. Some service wear but colours still bright and patch in good condition.

The patch was worn pointing downwards with the lightning breaking a chain symbolic of occupied Europe. This was the insignia of the Administrative H.Q. of the Amercian Forces in the UK - European Theat...  read more

Code: 57194