South Africa - WW1 South African Heavy Artillery (SAHA) Bronzed Cap Badge

A die struck bronzed cap badge with two original loops to the reverse as worn by the South African Heavy Artillery, worn 1915 - 1919. This title on a tri-part scroll surmounted by a Springbok's head and crossed gun barrels. In very good condition. Circa 5.7cm wide and 4.3cm tall.

The South African contingent, which General Louis Botha offered in July 1915 for the war in Europe...  read more

Code: 69024

WW2 South Africa - Regiment Botha (Commando) Regiment Theatre Cast Cap Badge

Presumably a WW2 North African cast copy, theatre made, with two tomb stone style loops (one slightly damaged).

Regiment Botha was formed on 1st April 1934 at Ermelo and recruited in the then-northern and eastern Transvaal. By 1939 there were two battalions but only the second was mobilised on 19th June, 1940.

The unit was brigaded with 3 Transvaal Scottish and the...  read more

Code: 69514

WAFF West African Frontier Force Pair of Brass Shoulder Titles

An early pair of titles, as worn from 1906 - 1928. Each circa 4.8cms wide and 1.2cms tall. In good worn condition, minor bending to loops and the loops appear to be of different lengths otherwise a close match.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1669 refers.

K32  read more

Code: 67042

West African Regiment Bronzed Brass Other Rank 's Cap Badge

In very good condition with no wear to bronze finish and with original slider. Circa 3.5cm tall. Worn circa 1896 - 1928.

The West African Regiment ( WAR ) was based in Sierra Leone and raised by the War Office in 1896 to defend the port. It was separate from the West African Frontier Force which came under the control of the Colonial Office. It saw service in a number of local ca...  read more

Code: 59587

Aden Government Guards Brass Headdress Badge, circa 1961-68

Large die struck cap badge with original pin fixing and clasp. Circa 5.1cm high and 4.5cm across. Good condition with sharp detail.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 1237 refers

Comm MaFi  read more

Code: 56386

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

EAASC - East African Army Service Corps Locally Made Sand Cast Brass Shoulder Title

Roughly cast with two original tomb stone style loops to the reverse. In good condition. Worn 1939 - 1945.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1833 refers.

E58.28  read more

Code: 60355

South African - Imperial Light Horse Cloth Pagri Flash

Circa 6.5cm by 5.5cm, folded over at either end for wear. In very good condition.

E58.19  read more

Code: 60715

Colonial - Sudan Defence Force Supply Department Cap Badge

A heavy die cast brass cap badge of two part construction with two original loops to the reverse. As worn by the Sudan Defence Force Supply Department. A shamrock leaf upon a multi-rayed star. In very good condition. Circa 1925 - 1955.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 1294 refers.

B16.2  read more

Code: 62277

Scarce Gold Coast Regiment West African Frontier Force ( GCR WAFF ) Brass Shoulder Title

Early pattern as worn from 1901 - 1928 (the title Royal was bestowed in 1928 in view of their service against the Germans in Africa during WW1 ). A large elliptical one piece die cast shoulder title. This is a heavy quality piece, circa 5.4cm wide and 3.4cm tall. Slight misshaping to one lug. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1, No 301 refers.

Comm MaFi  read more

Code: 54614