Unknown African /Arab type badge made by Gaunt - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Jibba Jabba · #1 12-10-08, 05:06 PM

Sadly I wasnt switched on this year when our very own Peter sold one through his web site and when Mr Shotton removed an example like this from his unidentified badge section.

Can anyone remember what this one is?

Thank you.

#2 12-10-08, 05:21 PM

its the 6th KINGS AFRICAN RIFLE

peter

Jibba Jabba · #3 12-10-08, 08:31 PM

Thank you Peter. Do you know if the staybrite for this unit is a common one?

#4 13-10-08, 07:46 AM

no there not that common

peter

Jibba Jabba · #5 13-10-08, 07:55 AM

Thank you Peter. As you can see this example has sadly been worn

so the condition isnt great.

Traist · #6 13-10-08, 04:11 PM

The KAR actually had a whole range of badges, including a signals section etc. A nice group to collect.

#7 13-10-08, 07:16 PM

here are some of the rare gilt officers badge to the KAR

OFFICERS KAR.jpg

Traist · #8 14-10-08, 05:14 AM

Hi Peter616, do you collect KAR? I know somebody that would almost kill for a KAR signals badge. Regards Andrew

pieter · #9 14-10-08, 09:02 AM

The war store (SA) has a KAR (3rd regiment) badge for sale for 100 USD. See pic.
Cheers,
Pieter

Jibba Jabba · #10 15-10-08, 09:34 AM

I like a cap badge with a story. I wonder if my badge was the one from this period?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanganyika_Rifles