WWI 6th New Zealand (Manawatu) Mounted Rifles Cap Badge

WWI 6th New Zealand (Manawatu) Mounted Rifles cap badge. The center of the badge reads: "6TH NZ" surrounded by a wreath and topped with a royal crown, a scroll along the bottom reads: "MANAWATU MOUNTED RIFLES". The 6th squadron fought in the Middle Eastern Theater during WWI and participated in the Battle of Gallipoli.

Circa WWI

Approximately 1-7/8" x 1-7/8"

Stamped, blackened bronze

Two loops/lugs and cotter pin

None.

This is from a New Zealand militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJX10 LAAEX9/16 SAAEX6/17

8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The cap badge shows minor to moderate wear and verdigris, handsome patina, overall very fine condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.