WW1 New Zealand - 17th (Ruahine) Infantry Regiment Pair of Collar Badges - Gaunt

A pair of collar badges, struck in gilding metal with two original loops and a maker's tablet JR Gaunt / London o the reverse of each. One slightly brighter than the other so a near rather than an exact match. This pattern worn in this size as both a forage cap badge and collar badge.

Oldham No 6/160 refers.

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Code: 69008

Mercantile Marine Cunard Line Bullion Cap Badge

An early Cunard Line bullion hat badge, circa 4.8cms tall, heavily embroidered with gold bullion on black felt backing, the lion with an applied metal face. A solid rampant lion holding the earth at centre, with small crown to top of the lions head. Most probably a station master style hat badge, circa 1890s. In very good worn condition.

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Code: 69004

WW1 Patriotic Royal Navy Gunnery Naval Gunners Gilt & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

Registered Design No 641090 indicating the year 1914. In the form of an enamelled sailors white and blue cap with a gun barrel draped with a simulated rope mounted with glass stones of red, white and blue. Maker marked T+H. Gilt bright, some edge wear to the enamel on the hat, especially the rim, otherwise in very good condition for age and an attractive piece.

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Code: 68740

WW1 South African Scottish Infantry Regiment General Service White Metal Badge, 1916 - 1927

Die struck in white metal with two original loops to the reverse. See Imperial War Museum Photo of officer wearing it, provided here for information only. It was also worn by by school cadets from 1916 - 1927. Note the word 'Macht' on scroll. This was changed to 'Mag' on post 1927 versions. 56mm in diameter, so a large and impressive looking badge.

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Code: 69258

South Africa - Prince Alfred's Guard Brass Gilding Metal Glengarry and Slouch Hat Badge, post 1913

A large badge, nicely voided with two loops to reverse. Sharp detail and in very good condition.

This pattern was worn from circa 1913 - 1939.

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Code: 69265

WW1 South African Medical Corps Afrikaans Brass Cap Badge, King's Crown

A die struck gilding metal badge with original slider. This pattern with the title in English and Afrikaans worn in South and South West Africa. Worn 1914 - 1922.

Cox No 3218 refers.

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Code: 69026

WW2 Southern Africa - Rhodesia Theatre Made Cast Brass Shoulder Title

A theatre made sand cast title with two integral loop fixings to reverse. In good worn condition.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 Fig 566 refers.

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Code: 69163

WW1 South African Infantry General Service Pattern Bronze Helmet Pagri Badge

Die struck with a bronzed finish applied. Circa 57mm in diameter. Loops replaced with a stout and fully functional pin fitting, presumably for wear on the pagri of the tropical sun helmet. Slight wear to highpoints otherwise in very good condition.

Cox No 3187 refers.

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Code: 69259

South African Royston's Horse RH Large Souch Hat Brass Letters - Of Australian interest

An early thickly cast brass metal RH joined with two large integral fixing lugs to the reverse. Circa 45mm wide and 17mm tall. Royston's Horse wore this during the 1906 Natal Rebellion. They were cast in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Circa 45mm wide and 17mm tall. Rare. Thank you to Andrew for the correct identification.

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Code: 69168

RWAFF (Royal West African Frontier Force) Officer's Pagri Cap Bronze Badge and Collar Badge Set

A lovely matching set in die cast bronze. The cap badge with long slider for fitting in the tropical sun helmet pagri band with two matching collar badges. Reverse of slider stamped Firmin London. Superb.

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Code: 69262