WW2 British Royal West African Frontier Force Officer’s Collars Insignia Pair

This is a matched pair of collar insignia worn by officers of the Royal West African Frontier Force (RWAFF) during the Second World War. The RWAFF, established in 1900, comprised units from British West African colonies, serving in various campaigns including Burma and East Africa in WW2. Each insignia in this set is typically constructed from brass and features the distinctive emblem associated with the RWAFF—often incorporating a crossed swords and crown motif, denoting colonial service and royal authority. These insignia were affixed to the collars of officers’ service dress uniforms to indicate their rank and regimental affiliation. The design and materials conform to British military standards of the era. Such items were standard issue for officers and are emblematic of the broader role played by colonial forces in the British Army during the conflict. This pair provides a representative example of mid-twentieth-century British military insignia from West Africa.