New Zealand 5th (Wellington Rifles) Officers Gilt Cap Badge

A stunning die cast gilt cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. In almost mint condition with sharp detail.

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Code: 65180

WW1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force - 18th Reinforcements Matched Pair of Brass Collars

A matching pair of brass die struck collar badges with two original hexagonal lugs to the reverse of each (as typical of this series), although one collar is slightly mis-struck around the rays of the star. Each is circa 3.1cm tall.

Oldham (2011 edition) No 4/86 refers.

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Code: 64205

WW1 New Zealand - 2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge - Gaunt Tablet

In near mint condition, single sweat /braising / expansion hole to reverse of mounted central device, two original loops and maker's tablet JR Gaunt to reverse. A scarce badge (collars were similar but worn without the scroll). Circa 1911 - 1921.

Oldham 6/11 refers (but not Bronze). Corbett p199 refers to Bi-metal examples using Brass.

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Code: 66207

WW1 New Zealand - 12th (Nelson) Regiment Bronzed Cap Badge - Gaunt Tablet

A small die struck bronze cap badge with two original loops and a JR Gaunt London tablet to the reverse. Circa 4.2cms wide and 3.3cms tall. Worn circa 1911 - 1917 only. Collar badges were smaller. In very good condition.

Oldham No 6/119 refers.

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Code: 66202

WW1 New Zealand 28th Reinforcements Brass Cap Badge

Die struck with a gilt wash (now polished back to brass on most of the shield which gives it a very attractive patina) with two original copper loops to the reverse. Scarce.

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Code: 64206

WW1 New Zealand - 17th (Ruahine) Infantry Regiment Brass Cap / Collar Badge

Die struck in gilding metal with two original loops and a maker's tablet JR Gaunt / London. Some verdigris to reverse otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. This pattern worn in this size as both a forage cap badge and collar badge.

Oldham No 6/160 refers.

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Code: 68977

WW1 New Zealand - 15th (North Auckland) Infantry Regiment Cap Badge, King's Crown

A gilt brass example. die struck with two original loops to the reverse and maker's table JR Gaunt / London. Minor spotting otherwise in near mint condition. Circa 32mm in diameter. Collar badges were of the same pattern, but smaller (see my item 66228).

Oldham 6/143 refers.

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Code: 68978

WW1 New Zealand - 10th (North Ontago Rifles) Regiment Brass Cap / Collar Badge

A gilding metal example , die struck with two original loops to the reverse (some slight bending to these but still functional). This pattern and size also worn as a collar badge. Sharp detail.

Oldham No 6/101 refers.

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Code: 68985

WW1 / WW2 New Zealand - 11th (Taranaki Rifles) Regiment Brass Cap / Collar Badge

A gilding metal example , die struck with two original loops to the reverse (some bending to these but still functional). This pattern and size also worn as a collar badge. Sharp detail.

Oldham 6/105 refers.

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Code: 68986

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