Description: An original Boer War King's Colonials Imperial Yeomanry "D" Squadron (British African) white metal regimental cap badge in excellent condition. The badge is an ostrich with a background of mountains and a scroll at the base inscribed "British Africa". 4.4 X 4.3 cm. Very detailed and crisp. Loop fittings intact.The 4th County of London Imperial Yeomanry, known as the King’s Colonials, was created in 1901 from Colonials residing in and around London. It was formed originally of four squadrons representing the Asian, American (Canadian), Australasian and African members of the Empire. A fifth squadron, New Zealand, was formed in 1903 but was disbanded in 1904. "A" Squadron (British Asian), "B" Squadron (British American) (Canadian), "C" Squadron (Australasian), "D" Squadron (British African), "5th" Squadron (New Zealand). The hat worn by the King’s Colonials was a slouch hat (felt hat) with a turned up left brim. They wore three badges on their hat. A squadron badge was worn on the front of the hat band. A regimental badge was worn at the top of the front crown. It was a royal coat of arms, St. Edwards crown, with the title scroll “The Kings Colonials” in brass. A third badge displaying the initials “KC” below the Prince of Wales plumes was used to secure the turned up left brim to the side of the hat. We ship worldwide. For addresses outside the US, use the "Calculate Shipping" button under the International Shipping section to calculate your cost. eBay shipping does not include any duty or customs charges that may be required by your local postal agency.We have hundreds of badges that are not yet listed on our site. If you are looking for a particular badge, write us a question and if we have what you want, we will list the badge that you are interested in if we have it and send you a reply. IF YOU PURCHASE MULTIPLE ITEMS IN ONE TRANSACTION, WE CAN COMBINE SHIPPING. US CUSTOMERS: You can ask for an invoice and we will adjust the cost of shipping. Or you can pay for each item separately, and we will combine the items in one package and refund the additional shipping that you paid.FOR CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE US: VERY IMPORTANT!! You MUST request an invoice before you pay for the items. Otherwise, each item will require a separate customs form. Items paid for one at a time are not allowed to be combined in one shipping container. So please RQUEST AN INVOICE BEFORE YOU PAY.
Price: 49.99 USD
Location: Fairview, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-09-02T17:59:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.5 USD
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Type: Cap Badge
