RHODESIA: CHIEFS & HEADMANS GORGET COLLECTION (Auction ID: 878, End Time : Jan. 15, 2010 21:42:00)

CHIEFS BADGE OF OFFICE
HEADMANS BADGE OF OFFICE

2 difference Gorgets worn by all African Chiefs in Rhodesia.

The 1896 design of the British South Africa Company and was used between 1896 and 1923 when the country became self-governing and Company rule ceased.
The 1923 - 1953 King's Crown Design worn until the ascent of Queen Elizabeth in 1953

The BSAC Lion on the older Gorget is damaged and needs to be re-affixed to the brass plating.

The Gorget of an Headman, King's Crown design, worn between 1926 and 1953.

Only the chain on the 1926 Chiefs Badge is an original.

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