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
QVC Victorian Indian Medical Service (IMS) White Metal Pagri Badge
A quite stunning badge, heavy solid cast in one piece in what looks like unmarked Indian silver with original pagri fitting. Circa 7.2cms tall. The VR is hand etched and the casting is very fine but most probably locally made in India. Most likely an officer's / senior doctor's badge as opposed to an Indian Mess Servant. Indian Medical Service was only formed in 1897 so short lived wear with... read more
125.00 GBP
Indian Army - 7th Duke of Connaughts Own Rajputs Regiment of Bengal Infantry, Field Service Badge, 1901 - 1922
Worn by both battalions, the Roman Numerals VII in cast brass surmounted by a King's Crown and with fittings for a pin which has sadly been broken off but appears to be an easy repair. Circa 5.2cms tall and with some dark toning and a touch of verdigris. Could do with a light clean. Scarce find.
During World War One the regiment was deployed to Mesopotamia in 1914. As part of ... read more
65.00 GBP
Indian Army - QVC Victorian Bengal Medical Service White Metal Pagri Badge
A quite stunning badge, heavy solid struck in one piece in what looks like unmarked Indian silver with original pagri fitting. Circa 6.7cms tall. The VRI monogram (adopted in 1877) is riveted to the centre and the casting is very fine but most probably locally made in India. Most likely an officer's / senior doctor's badge as opposed to an Indian Mess Servant. Indian Medical Service was formed ... read more
175.00 GBP
Indian Army and later Pakistan Army - 8th Punjab Regiment Brass Pagri Cap Badge
A very well made die struck cap badge with original slider to the reverse. As worn from 1922 - 1956. Allocated to Pakistan in 1947. This one appears to have been UK made and the slider was possibly for wear as a pagri badge. Some verdigris to fixing point of slider on the reverse otherwise in very good condition.
MHS Special Number 2022 p63 refers.
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40.00 GBP
Indian Army - 25th Bombay Light Infantry Officer's Gilt and Silver Plated Pagri Badge, c1885 - 1889 only
A simply stunning pagri badge, with original and functional pin fittings, and original red velvet cloth backing (some slight stressing to this between the numerals otherwise in remarkable condition for age). Circa 71mm tall and 60mm wide. The title on the scroll is "Bombay Light Infantry" - the title "Native" was dropped in 1885 and they dropped "Light" from their title in 1889. The conclus... read more
550.00 GBP
WW1 Indian Army - 107th Pioneers Cast Brass Shoulder Title
"107" above a semi-circular formed "PIONEERS". Two integral loops with cotter pin. In good condition. The Regiment saw service in the Middle East in WW1.
Became the 2nd Bombay Pioneers in 1922 and disbanded in 1933.
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25.00 GBP
Indian Auxiliary Force Army - Calcutta Scottish Shoulder Blackened Brass Shoulder Title
A cast Indian made pattern with two original loops to the reverse and cotter pin. Has some age and wear to it.
The Calcutta Scottish was a regiment of volunteers of Scottish descent raised in 1914 as an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. The regiment formed part of the army reserves of the Auxiliary Force, India (AFI). The regimental dress uniform of this kilted regim... read more
NBMR (Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles) White Metal Shoulder Title
British made shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. Appears to be silver plated. Worn circa 1889-1947. In very good condition but with some light wear to silvered finish.
The unit was originally formed in 1872 as the Northern Bengal Volunteer Rifle Corps, drawing heavily on British tea planters for recruits. In 1889 the auxiliary unit was reorganised as the N... read more
15.00 GBP
WW1/WW2 Indian Medical Service Officers OSD Cap Badge - Blades
A die cast brass badge (rather than bronze) with two original blades (north - south) - do not recommend playing with these as the can become brittle with age. Circa 4.5cms tall. In very good condition with sharp detail.
The Indian Medical Service consisted solely of commissioned European medical personnel. The Indian Medical Department consisted of mainly Indian medical per... read more
16.00 GBP