New Zealand Machine Gun Corps (NZMGC) Collar Badge - Gaunt Tablet
Die stuck collar badge with three original loops to the reverse and maker's tablet JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, London. Some twisting to the gun barrels of the badge, the loops and top corner of the 'NZ' detached and pushed back slightly. Scarce.
See:
https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/specialist-units/machine-gunners
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NZMGC New Zealand Machine Gun Corps Curved Brass Shoulder Title - Gaunt
In very good condition with two original hexagonal fixing loops to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Slight stain to the 'N'. Scarce.
https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/specialist-units/machine-gunners
Oldham 12/83 refers.
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WW1/2 New Zealand Engineers Officers OSD Cap Badge - Stokes
Die cast in bronze. Circa 25mm in diameter with two original loops to the reverse. This pattern worn as a cap badge only. Maker marked Stokes & Sons, Melbourne (Australia). In very good condition with minimal wear.
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WW1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Rifle Brigade Bronze Brass Reinforcements Cap Badge
Of two part construction, RD number to front (partly obscured), with two original hexagonal loops to the reverse. In very good condition.
Oldham No 4/176 refers.
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WW1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force - C1 Camp Brass Cap Badge
Brass gilding metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.8cm tall. Some wear to gilt finish and one loop twisted round on itself and the other a contemporary replacement otherwise in good condition.
According to Corbett, the grading C1 stood for grading volunteer recruits " likely to become fit for active service after special training ". The camp was at Feat... read more
WW1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Onward Cap Badge - British Section (oakleaf frame) In good condition with original slider
Oakleaf pattern, with original slider (bent off centre) otherwise in very good worn condition.
The British Section of the NZEF was formed by New Zealanders living in England, and with a strength of seven officers and 233 men, sailed for Egypt on the 12 December 1914. The section was dissolved the following day with the men being absorbed into the Army Service Corps and an Enginee... read more
WW1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force - 19th Reinforcements Collar Badge
Die struck gilding metal collar badge with two original loops to the reverse. Awesome design. Motto KIA TUPATO (Be Careful). Worn as non facing pairs. Scarce.
Oldham 4/90 /Corbett's " The Regimental Badges of New Zealand " p181 refer.
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WW1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force - 19th Reinforcements Cap Badge
Die struck cap badge in gilding metal and with two original loops to the reverse. Awesome design. Motto KIA TUPATO (Be Careful). Scarce.
Oldham 4/88 /Corbett's " The Regimental Badges of New Zealand " p181 refer.
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WW1 New Zealand Engineers (NZE) Bronze Grenade Collar Badge
Die cast bronze with two original loops. Circa 4.6cms tall. In very good condition.
Oldham No 8/170 refers (but not illustrated).
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WW1 New Zealand (NZ) 27th Mounted Rifles Reinforcements Bi-Metal Cap Badge
This is the bi-metal, thin die struck brass with applied silver plated wing, and the low tail example for the 27th intake or draft, company. This series was worn by the 25th to the 47th companies, but with a respective change in number in the shield below the Pegasus winged horse front hooves. Two original hexagonal loops to the reverse. The die for the 25th badge has been used for the mai... read more