New Zealand 15th Northland (North Auckland) Gilt Officer's Cap Badge

Fine 'fresh' gilt die cast Offr pattern with long loops. Maker marked 'J R GAUNT LOINDON'

Dia: 32mm.

The Northland Regiment was a territorial infantry regiment of the New Zealand Military Forces. The Regiment was formed in 1911 and provided service companies to the Auckland Infantry Regiment during the First World War. Men from the Regiment also served with the 18th, 21st, 24th and 29th battalions of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force during the Second World War. The regiment was amalgamated with the Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly's Own) in 1964, becoming 3rd Battalion (Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly's Own) and Northland), Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

Code: 305