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Just put myself out of misery -This is an officer’s MKii horseshoe case with frog for sword scabbard sewn onThe sword frog attachment for officers was first introduced in 1901/ 1902…MKII This was a conversion of the MKI case by sewing on a frog. The MKI case without frog would not have had the horizontal steadying strap. MKII has a steadying strap as does the MKIII. Both MKI and MKII had a single strap and buckle for securing to the saddle. MKIII differed from MKII in having 2 straps and buckles for attaching to the saddle dees. Necessary for attaching to the MKIV saddle with the pair these on each side.

Greetings all. I have just won an auction with Boer War Officers campaign item and this is the mystery item 16.5 cm across x 15.5 cm wide. The slot in the front is large enough to take a sword scabbard. Any assistance would be appreciated. Alf

Hi Chris - Yes, I was very lucky to find that rig. A very rare item in that condition.It has the Schutztruppe stamp on the inside. Cheers-Alf

Thank you Peter -Much appreciated. Cheers-Alf

Chris - Many thanks, it could well be. It was in the box with this Schutstruppe Bandolier from South west Africa (SOLD) - Cheers Alf

Greetings all- I bought a large amount of militaria a while ago and this was in the box. The leather is extremely brittle and the only marking is a XXX on the buckle. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards Alf Boyley

Am I correct that this is a Birmingham sterling silver mark made in 1904 ?

Many thanks Peter - Nothing on the back of the items other than a silver mark on the star.

Greetings all - Are these silver items masonic the one has "silver" on it and they both test out at 9.25 silver. Any help would be appreciated. Kind regards-Alf

Greetings and complements of the season to all. Could anyone shed some light on this masonic piece that I have just received. I am having a problem with the date and manufacturer as well as with the emblem itself- Any assistance will really be appreciated. Alf

Thanks Alan - Any help in solving this mystery is appreciated!Alf Many thanks Robin - didnt think of a museum numbered item-Cheers-Alf

Many thanks Brian - Hopefully as you say I can probably get a positive result. Cheers Alf

I was given this numbered truncheon by an ex Devon and Cornwall policeman about 30 years ago. I have an idea that it might have been a Plymouth City Police one. Any help would be appreciated. Alf

Very sad news - When I was still in Durban we met on numerous occasions but since moving to the Western Cape our conversations were limited to the odd phone calls -what a knowledgeable gentleman he was - He will really be missed

Good evening- I hope that one of the forum members would be kind enough to identify this sling- It is 98cm in length x 5 cm wide and made of some sort of webbing material. There are two swivels on the ends with retaining screws. Many Thanks Alf Boyley

Next Badge -The Orange River Colony Police

Next Badge is the Helmet Badge of the Orange River Colony Prisons.

Greetings- Mervyn suggested that we discuss a new topic under the Colonial Police Heading as a starting point for Early Prison Services Insignia. The first Badge is one that I unfortunately do not own and is a JPEG from a recent auction. This is the Victorian Cape of Good Hope Convict Police Badge- I have never seen this item in any publication . Does anyone have any information on this Badge please ? Kind regards Alf

Hi - This is the Voided Officers Gilt Cap Badge - Very Scarce Cheers Alf

Hi Meryn- Thanks for that - I will try and separate that item and who knows another may see the light of day.Alf

Thank you very much Brian. The P.D. and lettering are identical to an impression on a QSA but there are lots of unanswered question. Cheers Alf

Hi Arthur-Many thanks- I think that you are closer to the mark but as you say. which service and why? Cheers Alf

Sorry King Edward on the obverse.

Hi Mervyn and all who helped with the reply. Thank you for the welcome. It has the obverse with Prince Albert and the south is "South Africa". It definitely looks like a force number. Mervyn -what did you think of that Cape of Good Hope Convict police pic I sent you yesterday. B.T.W. Anthony is a Pseudonym for Alf Boyley..