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A scarce circa 1928 period British Made 'West African Frontier Force gold and enamel sweetheart brooch'; fine quality unmarked precious metal in the form of a palm tree resting on a 'W.A.F.F.' blue enamel scroll. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect. Height 28mm. 'West African Frontier Force' (WAFF) had its origins in 1897. Formed in 1900, receiving Royal patronage in 1928 when King George V became Colonel in Chief and thus became 'Royal West African Frontier Force' (RWAFF). Disbanded 1960.
Code: 13729
250.00 GBP
A rare Boer War period 'South African Constabulary regimental brooch'; hollow silver horseshoe mounted with a Tudor Crowned 'SAC' monogram resting in a laurel wreath; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1901 and maker's details "F.N" (Frederick Narborough, Birmingham). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, contained in an original Victorian velvet lined fitted presentation case. Height 37mm. 'Major-General Robert Baden-Powell' was the first Inspector General of the 'South African Constabulary' it was disbanded in 1908.
Code: 13343
180.00 GBP
A superb very scarce pre-1953 '6th Battalion Kings African Rifles regimental brooch'; unmarked fine quality yellow precious metal example, following the design of the cap badge, a King's Crown strung bugle with 6 lodged between the cords, resting on a scroll inscribed Kings African Rifles". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, ring attachment to accommodate a safety chain. Height 27mm.
Code: 13181
A scarce original First World War period 'Union of South Africa Defence Force sweetheart brooch'; well defined silver wishbone mounted with cap badge style badge bearing a Springbok antelope's head with the inscription "Union is Strength" "Eendracht Maakt Macht", the reverse impressed "Sterling". Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings, complete with all of the gold plating to the front of the badge. Width 31mm. Height 17mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 13166
45.00 GBP
A scarce original First World War period 'Union of South Africa Defence Force sweetheart brooch'; cap badge style brass badge bearing a Springbok antelope's head, the circular title "Union is Strength" "Eendracht Maakt Macht" inlaid with blue enamel and mounted on a mother of pearl disc. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 27mm. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 13165
SOLD
A scarce short lived First World War 1916 to 1919 period 'South African Scottish sweetheart brooch', gilded brass example on the style of the collar badge, bearing the Latin motto "Mors Lucrum Mihi" (Death is my reward). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, gilt remains bright. Height 27mm.
Code: 13122
A rare First World War period unique sweetheart brooch, handmade from mother of pearl shell and ornamented into a large sized 'British West Indies Regiment brooch', on the same design as the cap badge, a crowned oval title, the centre depicting a sailing galleon, all resting within a laurel wreath. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, an excellent example. Height 46mm. The British West Indies Regiment was raised in 1915 from volunteers in Barbados, Bahamas, British Guiana, British Honduras, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Leeward Islands. It was disbanded in 1921. ALL BROOCHES ARE SUPPLIED WITH A BRAND NEW BLACK PLUSH LINED PRESENTATION BOX.
Code: 12850
A scarce 'Sudan Defence Force regimental brooch', a locally made native silver armed Arab mounted on a camel resting on "S.D.F." tablet, with faint Arabic silver mark to the reverse. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings. Height 27mm.
Code: 12802
A rare Elizabeth II period 'Royal West African Frontier Force Nigeria 3rd Battalion Regiment gold and enamel sweetheart brooch', a palm tree surmounted by a crowned 'R.W.A.F.F.' scroll, with 'Nigeria 3 Bn Regiment' scroll below, the reverse bearing Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1955 and maker's details "G & Co Ld" in trefoil (Garrard & Co London) the Crown Jewellers. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, minor service wear to the enamel. Height 29mm.
Code: 12799
A rare 'Kenya Regiment silver sweetheart brooch', of fine quality depicting a Water Buffalo profusely set with marcasite stones with "Kenya Regiment" scroll below, the reverse impressed "Sterling". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch and complete with all stones. Height 28mm.
Code: 11627
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