Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) White Metal Half Brevet Wing Navigator - Maker marked KNW

Made by Mayer & Kane of Wellington.

A very hard to find WWII / Cold War Navigators Half Brevet of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). Of all the Commonwealth Pilots in WWII and thereafter, only the RNZAF wore metal wings or brevets of this type.

Made exclusively in Wellington by the jewellers Mayer and Kane ltd they were only ever issued to aircrew in the Pac...  read more

Code: 61930

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 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

WW2 New Zealand Temporary Staff Officers Fern Leave Collar Badges, Facing Matched Pair

A facing and matching pair, one maker marked M & K Ltd. Two original loops to the reverse of each, one with longer loops than the other.

Oldham 7/22 & 7/24

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Code: 69006

WW1 New Zealand - 1st (Canterbury) Infantry Regiment Gilding Metal Cap Badge

A die struck brass gilding metal example with two original loops to the reverse (some service wear to these). Worn 1911 - 1921.

Oldham 6/2 refers.

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Code: 69003

New Zealand - 7th (Wellington West Coast Rifles) Regiment Other Ranks Matched Pair of Facing Brass Collar Badges

Die struck with two original copper loops to the reverse of each. In very good condition with sharp detail. Matched and facing (one with lugs a bit more elongated). Circa 2.9cm tall.

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Code: 61342

WW1 / WW2 New Zealand - 16th (Waikato) Infantry Regiment Bronze Cap Badge

King's crown die struck bronzemetal cap badge with two loops (some wear and squashing). An arm holding a Maori taiaha upon a torse within a crowned wreath of fern above the double motto and title scrolls. In good condition.

Oldham 6/153 refers.

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Code: 68995

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 Expeditionary Force Brass Collar Badge

Die struck, in very good condition with two original loops to the reverse.

E58.6

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Code: 60973

WW1 New Zealand NZ Military Forces Motor Reserve of Officers' Cap Badge

Very scarce brass cap badge with two loops to the reverse and makers details for Gaunt London, worn by the New Zealand Motor Reserve of Officers (only 178 officers). A stylized steering wheel, bearing the title "N.Z. Military Forces Motor Reserve". In existence for a very short period from 16 April 1913. Disbanded 11th February 1920. Circa 3.2cm in diameter. A lovely badge.

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Code: 60505