WW1 New Zealand 28th Reinforcements Brass Cap Badge

Die struck with a gilt wash (now polished back to brass on most of the shield which gives it a very attractive patina) with two original copper loops to the reverse. Scarce.

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Code: 64206

WW1 New Zealand - 17th (Ruahine) Infantry Regiment Brass Cap / Collar Badge

Die struck in gilding metal with two original loops and a maker's tablet JR Gaunt / London. Some verdigris to reverse otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. 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: 68977

WW1 New Zealand - 15th (North Auckland) Infantry Regiment Cap Badge, King's Crown

A gilt brass example. die struck with two original loops to the reverse and maker's table JR Gaunt / London. Minor spotting otherwise in near mint condition. Circa 32mm in diameter. Collar badges were of the same pattern, but smaller (see my item 66228).

Oldham 6/143 refers.

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Code: 68978

WW1 New Zealand - 10th (North Ontago Rifles) Regiment Brass Cap / Collar Badge

A gilding metal example , die struck with two original loops to the reverse (some slight bending to these but still functional). This pattern and size also worn as a collar badge. Sharp detail.

Oldham No 6/101 refers.

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Code: 68985

WW1 / WW2 New Zealand - 11th (Taranaki Rifles) Regiment Brass Cap / Collar Badge

A gilding metal example , die struck with two original loops to the reverse (some bending to these but still functional). This pattern and size also worn as a collar badge. Sharp detail.

Oldham 6/105 refers.

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Code: 68986

WW1 / WW2 New Zealand - 16th (Waikato) Infantry Regiment Bronze Cap Badge

King's crown die struck bronzemetal cap badge with two loops (some wear and squashing). An arm holding a Maori taiaha upon a torse within a crowned wreath of fern above the double motto and title scrolls. In good condition.

Oldham 6/153 refers.

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Code: 68995

Post WW2 New Zealand - Royal NZ Army Medical Corps Brass Cap Badge

A thinly struck badge with two original loops. Some wear to die evident in the quality of the striking. King's crown. As worn from 1947 - 1953.

Oldham 8/217

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Code: 68999

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

WW1 New Zealand - 4th (Waikato) Mounted Rifles Other Ranks Gilding Metal Cap Badge

Die struck with two original loops to the reverse. This is the pattern with the fully voided scroll. In very good condition.

Oldham No 5/25 refers.

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Code: 66190

WW1 New Zealand - 14th (South Otago) Regiment Gilding Metal Cap Badge - Gaunt Tablet

Voided brass gilding metal example with two original loops and a maker's plaque for JR Gaunt London to base of the reverse. Slight touch of verdigris to the rose on the right and around the loops to the reverse otherwise in great condition. Worn from 1911 - 1921.

Oldham No 6/137 refers.

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Code: 66205