South Africa - SSB / SDB Special Service Battalion Bronzed Cap Badge

A very pleasing example in die struck bronze with two original loops to the reverse. As worn from 1934- 1963.

Owen No 1289 (but this one in bronze)

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Code: 67039

QONR - Queen 's Own Nigeria Regiment Blackened Brass Shoulder Title, 1956 - 1960

Scarce brass shoulder title, only worn from the formation of the unit in 1956 until Independence in 1960. Originally blackened, most of the black finish is now absent, with two original lugs to the reverse. Scarce.

A164.3  read more

Code: 56533

African Somaliland Scouts White Metal Cap Badge, 1942 - 1952 - Gaunt

Die cast white metal with original slider to reverse stamped JR Gaunt London (no dot). In excellent condition.

Renfrew et al, Vol. 1, No 692 refers.

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Code: 66962

South Africa - Military Nursing Service White Metal Pin Brooch Badge

Die struck example with original and functional pin fittings. Circa 28mm in diameter. Minor service wear otherwise in very good condition. Worn circa 1939 - 1962.

The design is of a springbok head tracing left within a circle inscribed with the initial letters S.A.M.N.S. (English) and S.A.M.V.D. (Afrikaans). As worn on the coat lapel.

Owen No 1600 refers. <...  read more

Code: 66873

League of Frontiersmen Cap Badge - Northern Nigeria Branch

Many thanks for Terry’s help with identification. Scroll below has the initials "N.N.L.F.". Which stands for Northern Nigerian branch of the League of Frontiersmen.

Comm ErYa

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Code: 66886

WW2 EAAEC East Africa Army Education Corps Cast Brass Shoulder Title

Gilt still bright, two integral tombstone style loops to the reverse. A bit crude as one would expect from sandcasting but original and scarce. Of Kenyan interest too.

Renfrew et al, Vol 2 No 1839 refers.

G56  read more

Code: 62180

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

WW1 South African Cape Corps Sheet Brass Cap Badge

The die stamped sheet brass cap badge depicts a female figure with an anchor, Two original copper wire lugs are present on the reverse. The badge measures circa 43 tall x 33 mm wide. Lack of detail due to the nature of the stamping. but scarce to find with its loops intact.

As worn in WW1. A regiment of two battalions which saw service outside of South Africa. The Cape Corps s...  read more

Code: 66787

WW1 South Africa - Cape Coloured Corps Other Ranks Cast Brass Shoulder Title

A cast brass shoulder title with two original copper loops to the reverse. Has seen some service wear but in good condition. As worn in WW1 but they also strayed into wear during WW2 when the corps was reformed. A regiment of two battalions which saw service outside of South Africa.

The Cape Corps served in German East Africa in WW1 and with 53rd Welsh Division in Palestine ...  read more

Code: 66789

African Colonial - Swaziland Police Brass Cap Badge, Kings Crown

A well made brass die cast badge with two original loops to the reverse and embossed with the maker's details Firmin London. Worn 1932 - 1956. Some polishing to the badge and loss of detail but otherwise in very good condition.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 no 686 refers

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Code: 63076