South Africa - Rhodesian African Rifles White Metal Cap Badge - Firmin

A die cast example with two original copper loops (bottom loop open and twisted but functional). Maker marked Firmin London. Slight loss of detail to front from polishing otherwise in good condition. Worn in WW2 and until 1980.

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Code: 69745

West Africa - Royal Sierra Leone Regiment Officer's QEII Crowned Gilt Brass Cap / Pagri Badge

A de cast example, loops removed and converted to a pin fitting, possibly for wear on the pagri tropical helmet, or even for wear as a sweetheart brooch or OCA brooch. Gilt finish polished back to the brass from service wear. Circa 4.3cms tall.

Worn from 1961 - 1971 only.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 345 refers.

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Code: 69769

6th Kings African Rifles (Somaliland Battalion) Anodised Arabic Numeral Cap Badge - Gaunt London

An gold coloured anodised aluminium Cap badge with original slider, which is stamped JR Gaunt London. Some surface marks to finish otherwise in very good condition.

F55.1(2)  read more

Code: 67295

East Africa - Somaliland Scouts Matched White Metal Collar Badges

An excellent matched pair of white metal shoulder titles with original single central lug to the reverse of each. Circa 3.1cm tall. Worn circa 1944 - 1953. The cap badge is listed separately as item 68281.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, Nos 693/694 refer.

B28.21

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Code: 57317

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 minor wear but most of the markings on the giraffe's next still sharp. A couple of obvious die flaws otherwise a pleasing example.

Renfrew et al No 665 refers.

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Code: 66092

Colonial - Sudan Defence Force Supply Department Cap Badge

A heavy die cast brass cap badge of two part construction with two original loops to the reverse. As worn by the Sudan Defence Force Supply Department. A shamrock leaf upon a multi-rayed star. In very good condition. Circa 1925 - 1955.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 1294 refers.

B16.2  read more

Code: 62277

KDF Kenya Defence Force Brass Shoulder Title - UK Maker

Nice item, UK made with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked with Wm Dowler & Sons Ltd. Officer quality.

E59.1  read more

Code: 60233

EAASC - East African Army Service Corps Locally Made Sand Cast Brass Shoulder Title

Roughly cast with two original tomb stone style loops to the reverse. In good condition. Worn 1939 - 1945.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1833 refers.

E58.28  read more

Code: 60355

South African - Imperial Light Horse Cloth Pagri Flash

Circa 6.5cm by 5.5cm, folded over at either end for wear. In very good condition.

E58.19  read more

Code: 60715

Scarce Gold Coast Regiment West African Frontier Force ( GCR WAFF ) Brass Shoulder Title

Early pattern as worn from 1901 - 1928 (the title Royal was bestowed in 1928 in view of their service against the Germans in Africa during WW1 ). A large elliptical one piece die cast shoulder title. This is a heavy quality piece, circa 5.4cm wide and 3.4cm tall. Slight misshaping to one lug. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 301 refers.

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Code: 54614