Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (RNF) Officer's Pair of Woven White On Red Shoulder Titles - Guards pattern

Worn a la Guards Division style with rounded ends. Of similar manufacture, display well together, but one a bit grubbier on the reverse than the other. This pattern worn circa 1945 - 1947 but most usually encountered with square ends.

No 1 Independent Machine Company of the 4th Battalion RNF was in May 1945 part of the 32nd Brigade Group (Guards Armoured Division) (Source Bar...  read more

Code: 69184

Indian Army - XIX 19th Punjabis Officer's Brass Shoulder Title

Of UK manufacture with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse. Exactly as per the example in Ashok Nath's volume referenced below. Circa 27mm wide and 14mm tall. Some service wear but In very good condition.

Nath, A "Sowers and Sepors in the Great War 1914 - 1918 Cavalry and Infantry Regiments" figure 375 refers.

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Code: 69156

WW1 New Zealand - 17th (Ruahine) Infantry Regiment Pair of Collar Badges - Gaunt

A pair of collar badges, struck in gilding metal with two original loops and a maker's tablet JR Gaunt / London o the reverse of each. One slightly brighter than the other so a near rather than an exact match. 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: 69008

WW1 Patriotic Royal Navy Gunnery Naval Gunners Gilt & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch Pin Badge

Registered Design No 641090 indicating the year 1914. In the form of an enamelled sailors white and blue cap with a gun barrel draped with a simulated rope mounted with glass stones of red, white and blue. Maker marked T+H. Gilt bright, some edge wear to the enamel on the hat, especially the rim, otherwise in very good condition for age and an attractive piece.

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Code: 68740

WW1 South African Scottish Infantry Regiment General Service White Metal Badge, 1916 - 1927

Die struck in white metal with two original loops to the reverse. See Imperial War Museum Photo of officer wearing it, provided here for information only. It was also worn by by school cadets from 1916 - 1927. Note the word 'Macht' on scroll. This was changed to 'Mag' on post 1927 versions. 56mm in diameter, so a large and impressive looking badge.

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Code: 69258

South Africa - Prince Alfred's Guard Brass Gilding Metal Glengarry and Slouch Hat Badge, post 1913

A large badge, nicely voided with two loops to reverse. Sharp detail and in very good condition.

This pattern was worn from circa 1913 - 1939.

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Code: 69265

WW2 Southern Africa - Rhodesia Theatre Made Cast Brass Shoulder Title

A theatre made sand cast title with two integral loop fixings to reverse. In good worn condition.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 Fig 566 refers.

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Code: 69163

WW1 South African Infantry General Service Pattern Bronze Helmet Pagri Badge

Die struck with a bronzed finish applied. Circa 57mm in diameter. Loops replaced with a stout and fully functional pin fitting, presumably for wear on the pagri of the tropical sun helmet. Slight wear to highpoints otherwise in very good condition.

Cox No 3187 refers.

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Code: 69259

South African Royston's Horse RH Large Souch Hat Brass Letters - Of Australian interest

An early thickly cast brass metal RH joined with two large integral fixing lugs to the reverse. Circa 45mm wide and 17mm tall. Royston's Horse wore this during the 1906 Natal Rebellion. They were cast in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Circa 45mm wide and 17mm tall. Rare. Thank you to Andrew for the correct identification.

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Code: 69168

South Africa - Umvoti Mounted Rifles Collar Badge converted to a Sweetheart

Gilding Metal with gilt finish and pin fixing (slight damage to c clasp). Worn from 1910 in this size. Circa 42mm wide and 28mm tall. Possibly converted to a sweetheart. Any information welcome.

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Code: 69263