Indian Army - 49th Bengalis Bengal Infantry Officer's Silver Marked Cap Badge

A scarce officer's silver die cast cap badge with two original silver loops to the reverse and stamped silver & with manufacturers initials "B S". A Heavy quality example in superb condition.

The Regiment was a Great War raised unit 1916-1920, the only all Bengali volunteer regiment of the educated professional class, all volunteers. Served in Mesopotamia.

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Code: 66727

Indian Amy - 44th Merwara Infantry Officer's Oxidised Silver Headdress Cap Badge

A scarce die struck unmarked oxidised silver officer's headdress cap badge with original pagri slider. Circa 4cms tall. Worn circa 1903-1921. In very good condition. Simply gorgeous.

The regiment formed part of the 12th Indian Division and served in Mesopotamia. It had been raised in 1822 and was disbanded in 1921.

Nath, A., "Sepoys and Sowars in the Great War ...  read more

Code: 66730

Indian Army - Assam Rifles White Metal Cap Badge

A locally cast white metal cap badge which looks to have been silver plated as worn on Gurkha hat. Two original integral loops to reverse. Some slight wear to plating from service wear. As worn circa 1939-1950.

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Code: 66726

Indian Princely State Forces (Jaipur) - Sawai Man Guards Brass Cap Badge

A thinly die struck brass cap badge, with two original loops, as worn circa 1935-1950. Circa 4.6cms across.

The unit was a very smart looking one, trained along the lines of the British Brigade of Guards and Instructors from the Brigade of Guards were engaged to train the officers and men. In WW2 the Regiment fought in the Middle East and North Africa and then in Italy and pr...  read more

Code: 66725

Indian Army - 6th Rajputana Rifles (RR) Officer's Blackened Brass Cap Badge

A UK made blackened brass die struck example with two original loops (n-s) to the reverse. King’s crown and as worn from 1922 - 1950. Slight wear to finish on highpoints otherwise in superb condition.

MHS Special Number 2022 p.61 refers.

Comm ErYa  read more

Code: 66712

Indian Princely State Forces - Nizam of Hyderabad's Own Golconda Infantry Brass Helmet Turban Hat Cap Badge

A good large scarce die cast brass example. Two integral lugs to the reverse. Some sight staining to front and heavily polished to front which has nearly obliterated the title of the unit otherwise in good overall condition. Circa 8.6cms tall.

In September 1948, the Indian Army invaded Hyderabad State. The battle between the Nizam's army and the Indian Army lasted for five da...  read more

Code: 66678

Indian Army - 5th Light Infantry Two Part Large Cast Badge

A two part cast badge with original fixings. Similar to the pagri badge for this unit but in two parts and the shape of the fittings suggest it may have been worn on a shoulder belt or pouch. The bugle has been highly polished and lost some of its detail. The fixing on the numeral '5' appears to have been deliberately bent over. The bugle is circa 4cms wide and3.5cms tall. The numeral whic...  read more

Code: 66671

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Code: 66670

Indian Army - Assam Rifles Chromed White Metal Other Rank's Cap Badge

A cast and chromed white metal cap badge with original slider. In very good condition. This pattern worn from 1992 - 2001.

Comm GM (EB)  read more

Code: 66642

Indian Army - 7th Rajputs Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

A cast in brass with two original loops to the reverse (slightly bent inwards). The 'A' not fully voided otherwise in good condition.

Comm BoHa (243(b))  read more

Code: 66615