Scarce Gold Coast Regiment West African Frontier Force ( GCR WAFF ) Brass Shoulder Title
Early pattern as worn from 1901 - 1928 (the title Royal was bestowed in 1928 in view of their service against the Germans in Africa during WW1 ). A large elliptical one piece die cast shoulder title. This is a heavy quality piece, circa 5.4cm wide and 3.4cm tall. Slight misshaping to one lug. Scarce.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 301 refers.
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55.00 GBP
Army Medical Service Corps Officers Cap Badge - Possibly Sudanese
A die cast cap badge of some quality of gilt brass with two original loops to the reverse (one slightly bent). Circa 45mm tall. The text on the bottom of the badge in the image is presumed to be "الْسِّلَاحُ الطِّبِّيُّ", which translates from Arabic to "Medical Corps". The badge shows a serpent coiled around a staff (known as the Rod of Asclepius, a symbol widely used in medical organizat... read more
75.00 GBP
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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40.00 GBP
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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45.00 GBP
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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30.00 GBP
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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20.00 GBP
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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22.00 GBP
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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65.00 GBP
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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48.00 GBP
South Africa - Umvoti Mounted Rifles Collar Badge converted to a Sweetheart
Gilding Metal with gilt finish and pin fixing (slight damage to c clasp). Worn from 1910 in this size. Circa 42mm wide and 28mm tall. Possibly converted to a sweetheart. Any information welcome.
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12.00 GBP