Natal Field Artillery Officer's Side Cap / Collar Gilt Brass Badge

A grenade of seven flames above a scroll inscribed “Natal”. Worn in brass metal 1920s-1940s and again1949-1967. Two original lugs, these have been pinched but still functional. Circa 4.7cms tall. In good condition.

Owen No 523 refers.

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Code: 66335

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

WW2 Cape Corps Gilt Brass Officer's Headdress Cap Beret Badge

A die cast example in brass gilt metal, gilt mainly back to brass. A smaller and much neater badge than its WW1 predecessor. Two original loops, sadly now squeezed together no doubt for mounting on a board as was the fashion in bygone times. The badge post war kept the same design but changed the title to read "KAAPSE KORPS". Circa 33mm in diameter. Sold as seen.

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Code: 66788

WW1 Vintage South African Forces Silver Stamped Rifle Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

In good condition with no damage to enamel. Slight dulling with age. Original pin fittings. Stamped silver. WW1 rifle and bayonet design.

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Code: 65914

SAPGA / SAPVA South African Permanent Garrison Artillery Brass One Piece Shoulder Title

In good condition with two original lugs. Looks like it has been laquered. Worn from 1921 and formed from the Cape Garrison Artillery (CGA).

Owen No 2328 refers.

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Code: 64914

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

South Africa - NNR (Northern Rhodesia Regiment) Brass Shoulder Title

Cut from sheet brass with two thin copper retaining loops, appears theatre made.

Renfrew claims worn from 1933 - 1964.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1862 refers.

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Code: 69142

Middle East - Artillery of the Jordanian Arab Legion Officer's OSD Bronze Cast Collar Badge - Arabic Script - Gaunt London Maker

A die cast UK made badge with Arabic script on a scroll below the grenade. Two original loops to the reverse and embossed with the maker's details JR Gaunt London. Circa 48mm tall.

This was worn by an officer of the Artillery of the Jordanian Arab Legion. Worn by both British and Jordanian officers. Many thanks to Keith for its identification.

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Code: 69140

South African Pretoria Regiment (Princess Alices's Own) Cap Badge

Good scarce die-stamped gilding metal brass Springbok Antelope on title scrolls. Circa 5.3cm tall, two original loops to the reverse. As worn from 1932 until 1943.

Owen No 675 refers.

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Code: 67362

South Africa - Natal Field Artillery Officer's Bronze OSD Slouch Hat Cap Badge, pre 1909

An early full size example as worn on the slouch hat with three of three original loops to the reverse. Mounted wheel, fixed in place so does not turn. King's crown so pre 1952. Good colour with minimal wear. Crown shaped backwards with the usual additional ring attached to back of orb for securing in the slouch hat. This would have originally had another ring fitted to it to be attached ...  read more

Code: 66334