WW2 South Africa - Regiment Botha (Commando) Regiment Theatre Cast Cap Badge

Presumably a WW2 North African cast copy, theatre made, with two tomb stone style loops (one slightly damaged).

Regiment Botha was formed on 1st April 1934 at Ermelo and recruited in the then-northern and eastern Transvaal. By 1939 there were two battalions but only the second was mobilised on 19th June, 1940.

The unit was brigaded with 3 Transvaal Scottish and the...  read more

Code: 69514

GCR / RWAFF (Gold Coast Regiment / Royal West African Frontier Force) Brass Shoulder Title, post 1928

Maker marked, Wm. Dowler & Sons Ltd, with two original loops. Slight service wear.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 308 refers.

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Code: 69512

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 pair 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

Royal West African Frontier Force (RWAFF) Officer's Gilt Collar Badge

A lovely fire gilt collar badge with two original D loops to reverse. Die Cast. Circa 28mm tall. In very good condition.

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Code: 69513

Royal West African Frontier Force (RWAFF) Cap Badge With Backing

Die cast in bronze and mounted on what appears to be an original badge backing in red cloth, with long original thin slider presumably for wear in the pagri band of the sun helmet. Some service wear but a pleasing example.

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Code: 69510

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

West Africa - Royal Gambia Artillery / RWAFF Brass Shoulder Title

A dark toned brass title with two original lugs and maker marked Dowler & Sons Ltd. A volunteer force composed of white Europeans. By 1909 it had a strength of 25 men.

The Royal Gambia Artillery were one of a number of units raised in the 1850s in West Africa. It eventually became a company of the Royal West African Frontier Force (RWAFF).

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Code: 55074

RWAFF Royal West African Frontier Force Bronze Cap Badge - Gaunt

A stunning example in die cast bronze in near mint condition. Maker marked to slider. Circa 4.7cms tall. Worn 1933 onwards.

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Code: 65879