SOUTHERN RHODESIA 1970S INTERNAL AFFAIRS CHIEFS GORGET 1^ST OF 3 ON AUCTION THIS WEEK

VERY RARE 1970'S OLD RHODESIAN NATIVE DEPARTMENT INTERNAL AFFAIRS CHIEF'S GORGET OR BREAST BADGE.
 
WITH A FLAT BRASS BODY 15CM WIDE 10,5CM HIGH IN A HALF CRESTED MOON SHAPE.
HAS A SILVER COLORED NON MAGNETIC METAL APPLIED RHODESIAN COAT OF ARMS.
HAS A BRASS LINKED CHAIN THAT IS ATTACHED AT THE TOP.
 
A VERY RARE AND TOUGH PIECE TO FIND. HOWEVER I HAVE TWO MORE OF THESE BADGES ON AUCTION THIS WEEK.

RHODESIAN COAT OF ARMS (1924-1981):
The arms are of a shield with a pick, symbolising the importance of the gold mining industry, set on a green field which represents the agricultural dominance of the country. Above the pick are a lion and thistles from the arms of Cecil John Rhodes, the country's founder, who is also referred to in the motto 'Sit Nomine Digna' meaning 'may she be worthy of the name'. A bird surmounts the arms and is a representation of the soapstone bird at the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. The shield is supported on either side by sable antelopes.
 
SIZE: 15CM WIDE 10,5CM HIGH
 
CONDITION: SMALL PATINA SPOT TO TE RIGHT SIDE OF RHODESIAN COAT OF ARMS. SOME SCRAPES TO BRASS AT BACK. IN GOOD STRUCTURAL CONDITION.

PLEASE ALSO SEE MY OTHER ITEMS LISTED. I HAVE TWO MORE RHODESIAN INTERNAL AFFAIRS CHIEFS BADGES ON AUCTION THIS WEEK.

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