WW1 New Zealand Expeditionary Force - 25th Reinforcements Facing Brass Collar Badges

A pair of die struck facing brass (now dark toned) collar badges. Not quite matching but close. Both with two hexagonal lugs to the reverse of each, although on one these have been bent inwards to make them less prominent. Circa 3.2cm tall. Scarce.

Oldham (2011 edition) No 4/123 refers.

B57.4  read more

Code: 57941

WW1 New Zealand - 15th (North Auckland) Infantry Regiment Collar Badge - Gaunt Tablet

two original loops to the reverse (D shaped) and with a JR Gaunt London maker's tablet. Circa 2.3cms in diameter. This pattern with unvoided fern leaves. Motto: 'Pour Devior' (For Right). King's Crown. There was a later QEII version with a Queen's Crown.

See my item 68978 for the King's Crown cap badge.

Oldham No 6/151 refers.

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Code: 66228

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 B11 Reinforcements Brass Cap Badge

Die struck with two original hexagonal loops to the reverse. Scarce.

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Code: 64203

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.

B47.4  read more

Code: 64205

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

A die struck brass gilding metal example with two of three blades to reverse remaining. Unusual to find on blades. Worn 1911 - 1921.

Oldham 6/2 refers.

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Code: 66204

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 Expeditionary Force - 13th Reinforcements Cap Badge

A gilding metal die struck cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4.3cm tall. Some slight darkening to left of scroll otherwise in very good condition.

Oldham No 4/42 refers

B31.10  read more

Code: 61643

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

New Zealand Regiment Brass Cap Badge - Mayer & Kane

An attractive die cast badge, maker marked M. &.K. Ltd, WGTN, N.Z. (stands for which stands for the jewellers Mayer and Kane Ltd, Wellington, New Zealand). A Kiwi within a circle inscribed 'New Zealand Regiment'. enclosed by fern leaves and surmounted by a crown. Two original cooper loops. Circa 4.3cm tall and 4cm wide. A strong stiff badge with sharp detail.  read more

Code: 61386