12th Lancers Officer's OSD Collar Badge, Kings Crown

A die cast bronze example with three original loops to the reverse. Polished back to a brassy colour suggesting worn on tropical tunic. In very good condition. Same size as cap badge, but worn as a collar badge.

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Code: 68987

Indian Army - Zhob Militia Headdress Cap Badge, circa 1889

Cast white metal badge in the form of a mountain goat with long horns, standing on peak of mountain, with scroll 'Zhob Militia'. A small badge at only 35mm tall with two original loops (n-s). Appears to have been silver plated. Rare.

The Zhob Militia were formed by William Raikes-Hodson in 1852. Drawn from Pashtun, Baluch and Afghan soldiers, the unit served as a reconnaissanc...  read more

Code: 68994

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

Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (RNF) Officer's Pair of Woven White On Red Shoulder Titles - Guards pattern

Worn a la Guards Division style with rounded ends. Of similar manufacture, display well together, but one a bit grubbier on the reverse than the other. This pattern worn circa 1945 - 1947 but most usually encountered with square ends.

No 1 Independent Machine Company of the 4th Battalion RNF was in May 1945 part of the 32nd Brigade Group (Guards Armoured Division) (Source Bar...  read more

Code: 69184

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

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

WW1 Canada CEF - 66th Overseas Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force Bronze Collar Badge - Jackson Bros 1915

In very good condition with two original lugs (n-s). Embossed with maker's details to the reverse, Jackson Bros, 1915. Circa 3.2cm tall.

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Code: 57247