Malay Regiment Gilt Officers Cap Badge, adopted 1933

A gilt die cast cap badge on two original loops. Circa 39mm tall by 27mm wide. Slight twisting to loops and dulling to the gilt finish otherwise in good condition.

This was a two battalion force which fought well in the doomed defence of Singapore. After Japan's defeat it was revived and by the time of Independence in 1957 was seven battalions strong.

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Code: 66219

Malay Regiment Fire Gilt Cap Badge, adopted 1933

In excellent condition, gilt in amazing condition, very slight wear to tiger's heads, this is a good stiff badge with sharp detail and with two original lugs to the reverse (minor bending). Quite large at circa 55mm by 43mm. Scarce.

This was a two battalion force which fought well in the doomed defence of Singapore. After Japan's defeat it was revived and by the time of Independe...  read more

Code: 66338

Federated Malay Armed Forces Maintenance Corps Officer's Matched & Facing Cast Bi Metal Collar Badges

Of two part bi metal cast metal matched and facing collar badges of riveted construction, Gilt in lovely bright condition with riveted silver plated overlay, with two original loops to the reverse. A tiger superimposed on crossed Kris and Scabbard with the 11 pointed federation star above. Circa 3.2cms tall. In lovely condition. See my item 66339 for the matching cap badge.

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Code: 66340

Indian Army - Reserve Battalion Burma Burmese Military Police Officers cap badge

A scarce die cast silver plated example on its original loops (north - south). Some minor wear to plated finish on the highpoints otherwise in good condition. Circa 1930s.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 2105 refers (but this one silver plated).

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Code: 62679

Ceylon Defence Force Staff Brass Cap Badge, Kings Crown

A small die stamped brass badge on its original slider. In very good condition. Rare.

The Ceylon Defence Force replaced the Ceylon Volunteer Force in 1910 until independence in 1949. Now known as Sri Lanka.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 1119 & Cox No 1016 refer.

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Code: 62584

WW1 / WW2 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Generic Rising Sun Cap Badge and Collar Badges

Bronze cap and collars. The collars are not matching as one has a slightly larger crown which is also voided. All with original loops.

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Code: 66250

Malayan Federation Armoured Car Regiment Officer's cap badge, worn pre 1960

A scarce gilt and silver plated example on original loops. Exceptionally fine quality and delicate design, certainly not a mass produced item. Circa 3.6cms wide and 3.7cms tall. Crossed Kris on a horseshoe with mailed fist and engraved title scroll (there was an earlier pattern which lacked the horseshoe but was considered too delicate). Rare.

Formed 1st September 1952 and affi...  read more

Code: 66215

Scarce Federation of Malaya Home Guard / National Service Badge, circa 1948 - 1957

An other ranks die-cast in brass with two original lugs to the reverse. These were worn by the local HG villagers armed with shotguns etc, and the badge was worn on their everyday clothes.

A laurel wreath enclosing strap inscribed “Jawatan Perkhidmatan”, within the strap the Malaysian flag. Above the strap, joining the tops of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “National Service”, be...  read more

Code: 66225

Federated Malay States Small Gilt Artillery Beret Badge

A small but very finely detailed gilt cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4cm tall and 4.8cm wide. In excellent condition. Does not appear in Renfrew. Worn in the 1950s.

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Code: 66218

Malaya Federation Artillery Brass Shoulder Title

One piece with two original loops to the reverse. Worn in the 1950s. Scarce.

H24

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Code: 66220