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Blue Puttees

26-03-16 11:15 PM

Dobbies Ltd.

Was Dobbies Ltd. a South African jeweller? If yes, could someone provide me with their history? Were they known for making military badges? Thank you.

altcar73

27-03-16 08:01 AM

Dobbies Ltd., are a chain of UK garden centres!

Dave.

Cribyn

27-03-16 08:29 AM

Hello

If it is Dobbies Ltd. of Nairobi then they were watchmakers and jewellers so they could well have made other items. Operated in the first half of the 20th century I believe.

Roger

Blue Puttees

27-03-16 11:03 AM

Thanks Roger. Nairobi would make more sense. I will search and see what I come up with.

Madziro

28-03-16 11:39 AM

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During WW2 a bloke by the name of Wali Mohamed made badges in Nairobi for many of the units deployed there, including British, South African and Rhodesian. Have attached a scan of the Rhodesian General Service badge worn by many Rhodesian units as made and stamped by Wali Mohamed. All his badges tend to be sand cast.

RBJ MIlitaria

12-07-20 08:40 PM

East Africa ASC

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Nice example of this rare maker

natal01

15-07-20 04:31 PM

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Another example of Wali Mohammed's work. East African Reconnaisance Corps cap badge.

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