Indian Para Military Police - 4th Battalion Special Armed Constabulary (SAC) Cast White Metal Cap Badge

A nicely cast silver plated cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. This unit with obvious Gurkha connection's. Believed to have been a post 1947 unit but dates not given for period of wear in the publication referred to below.

See the Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of Gurkha Units in India and Burma up to 1948" (2016) p58 refers.

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Code: 66818

Indian Army - 11th Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

As the 11th Gurkha Rifles were raised again in 1948 as the new 11th Gorkha Rifles, it can be confusing to date their insignia, which continued much as before Independence. The loops suggest an earlier rather than later example but cannot be certain.

The Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of Gurkha Units in India and Burma up to 1948" (2016) pp68-69 refer.

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Code: 66819

Indian Army - 10th Gurkha Rifles (Sic) Blackened Brass Cap Badge

This badge falls into the category of oddity / manufacturer's error. It was mistakenly made for the 10th Gurkha Rifles with the number 15 above crossed kukris when in India in the early 1930s due to an administrative error. Presumably never issued. In good condition with two original loops to the reverse.

See the Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of Gurkha Units in India a...  read more

Code: 66815

Indian Army - 18th Garhwal Rifles (18RGR) Officer's Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

A die cast UK made example with two original hexagonal loop fixings to the reverse. In very good condition. Often mistaken for a Gurkha item.

The 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles wore a black metal shoulder title consisting of a Kings crown over 18RGR. It was worn with a red felt base. After independence the should title became Black metal 'GARHRIF'.

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Code: 66814

Colonial India - VR / Bombay White Metal Shoulder Title - Gaunt

VR / Bombay (Bombay Volunteer Rifles) shoulder title UK made and maker marked GR Gaunt London. Disbanded 1947. Two original loops to the reverse, slight polishing otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 65449

Indian Army Cavalry - 8th KGO Cavalry

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Code: 66802

Indian Army - United Provinces Horse Silver & Gilt Officers Collar Badge - Gaunt London

A stunning officers cap badge, British made in die cast unmarked silver in with two part construction with gilt title overlay. Two original silver loops to the reverse. Maker 's stamp J.R. Gaunt London to reverse. Circa 3.1cm tall. In excellent condition. Worn circa 1920 - 1947.

Cox No 2664 refers.

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Code: 60435

Indian Army - United Provinces Horse White Metal Cap / Collar Badge - Gaunt London

A British made in die struck white metal cap /collar badge. Possibly silver plated. Two original copper loops to the reverse. Maker 's tablet J.R. Gaunt London to reverse. Circa 3.1cm tall. In excellent condition.

The Allahabad Volunteer Rifle Corps became the Allahabad Troop Light Horse on the 12th September 1884 and later became the Allahabad Light Horse in 1890. The Cawnpo...  read more

Code: 66785

India - 1st Battalion Assam Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title

A good scarce blackened brass example to the 1st Battalion, Assam Rifles. Two integral loops to the reverse. Very nicely cast and of some quality. Worn by all ranks from 1917 to date. However, this has some real quality to it, so possibly an example as worn by an officer.

The Assam Rifles came into being in September 1917 when the existing Military Police Battalions in North ...  read more

Code: 66786

Indian Army - 31MC - 31st Mule Company Brass Shoulder Title

A good scarce locally made dark toned brass issue on flat integral loops.

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Code: 66784