South Africa - ILH Imperial Light Horse Cast Brass Collar Badge

Some wear to top of right flagpole and touch of verdigris to reverse of each loop. Circa 31mm tall and 36mm wide (smaller in size than the same pattern cap badge). Cast, looks theatre made, possibly in North Africa in WW2.

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Code: 69518

West African Field Force (WAFF) Brass Shoulder Title (replacement loops)

An early title, as worn from 1906 - 1928. Loops crude replacements. Sold as seen. No returns on this item.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1669 refers.

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Code: 69511

Rhodesia HQ Central Africa Command Embroidered Cloth Formation Sign Flash Patch Designation Arm Shoulder Badge

Embroidered on twill sleeve insignia. In unissued condition. This pattern was used from 1953- 1963. Circa 5cms square.

The Central African Federation comprised Southern and Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1894 / Arniel p62 refer.

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Code: 69307

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

WW2 East African Army Service Corps Sand iCast Brass Cap Badge

EAASC East African Army Service Corps Theatre made sand cast brass cap badge with two original copper loops. In very good condition. Worn circa 1939 - 1945. Circa 37mm tall. Appears to have been lacquered. Nicely voided.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 503 refers.

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Code: 69507

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

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 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

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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Code: 69263

WW2 East African Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (EAEME) Cast White Metal Cap Badge

In very good condition with two original but slightly nipped loops to reverse. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 2, No 1824 refers.

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Code: 69326