Kenyan? KIS

[Rockape]

The badge shown in the link is possibly rare considering it sold for a hefty sum. The seller says it was of African origin. It looks like an obscure Kenyan department of the armed forces but has a University motto Age quod agis (whatever you do, do it well). Anyone have any ideas?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3106622848...84.m1423.l2649

[ANGLE IRON]

Like to know also I had followed this one , my thoughts were an obscure recce -inteligence squadron perhaps? Kev

[blackpowder44]

Bosleys postal auction 25th.July 2007, No.617. Kenya Independent Squadron rare special forces badge D at the top stands for this tiny units founder Major J.J. Drought. It is believed that only 100 of these badges were made price realised £265. Bosleys postal Oct "005, no.238 £250. John.

[Rockape]

Many thanks for providing the ID John. The seller had a number of scarce badges including EARS and KAR S&T and KAR Sigs. An old collection that has surfaced

[aboode]

More about the K.I.S. here:
http://samilitaryhistory.org/archiv11.html
Aad

[askari]

Hi Forumites, I purchased this KIS badge, have been looking for one for years. The KIS was comprised of Kenya Regiment men. I am primarily a medal collector, but do buy the KAR and EA badges that I come across. My late father was Kenya Regt in WW2 and in the Mau Mau, so I have a special interest in these Kenya items.


Regards
Askari