Indian Army - 16th Punjab Regiment Large White Metal Helmet Plate Pagri Badge

A large white metal finely cast theatre-made badge in the form of a crowned Maltese cross, behind which is a Muslim crescent, bearing a Sikh quoit with ‘16’ to centre. “PUNJAB REGT” below, with two small original copper loops to the reverse (north-south). Circa 53mm tall. This is the same pattern and size as worn by officer's on the pagri from 1922 onwards but this is theatre cast in white meta...  read more

Code: 68125

Indian Army - 16th Punjab Regiment White Metal Cap / Collar Badge

A small white metal finely cast theatre-made badge in the form of a crowned Maltese cross, behind which is a Muslim crescent, bearing a Sikh quoit with ‘16’ to centre. “PUNJAB REGIMENT” below with two original copper loops to the reverse. Circa 35mm tall, believe that this size was worn both as a cap and a collar badge from 1922 - 1956.

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Code: 68106

Indian Army - 10th Baluch Regiment Officer's Silver Cap Badge

A flat backed example with two original silvered loops to the reverse. Circa 33mm tall and 38mm wide. This has been neatly theatre cast from a hallmarked silver version. Please note this is not hallmarked silver, but it does appear to have been made from silver. Dark toned and in very good condition.

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Code: 68108

Indian Army - 10th Baluch Regiment Other Rank's Cast White Metal Cap Badge

A flat backed example in white metal (possibly silver plated) with two original integral loops to reverse. Theatre cast. See my item 68108 for an officer's cap badge.

This pattern was introduced in 1945 and worn until 1956. After Independence the Regiment was transferred to Pakistan.

NAM 2013-10-29-36 - 106 refers.

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Code: 68107

Indian Army - 17th Dogra Regiment Cast Brass Cap Badge

A large king's crown theatre cast cap badge with two original small loops to the reverse. A crowned regimental number '17' with the scroll "Dogras" below.
Circa 5cms tall. In very good condition. Worn 1922 - 1950.

NAM. 2013-10-20-43 - 92 refers.

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Code: 68123

Indian Army - 1st Punjab Regiment OSD Bronzed Pagri Cap Badge, pre 1947

This cap badge is of two part riveted construction and of Indian manufacture, and has been given an officer's service dress (OSD) bronzed finish, and has an original slider for wear in the pagri of the tropical sun helmet. Circa 4.2cms tall. In very good condition. A pleasing example.

The 1st Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. It was tran...  read more

Code: 68119

Indian Army - 8th Punjab Regiment Large Cast White Metal Piper's Badge

A theatre cast large and impressive badge, as worn as a baldrick badge by the bagpipers of the Regiment, with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 6.9cms tall. In the shape of a Chinthe seated facing left on a torse above the regimental number '8' and the scroll below "Punjab Regiment". Worn 1922 - 1956. Scarce.

'Chinthe' is the Burmese word for lion. Stylised chinthe a...  read more

Code: 68117

WW2 Indian Army - IEME (Indian Electrical Mechanical Engineers) Pagri Cap Badge

A blackened brass theatre cast flat backed cap badge with a pin fitting on the reverse. Pin is a little bit weedy but looks original. King's crown above a OMNIA FACIMUS circlet resting in laurel sprays bearing tablet I.E.M.E.; five pointed star inscribed INDIA to voided centre. As worn from 1943 - 1947.

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Code: 68103

Indian Army - The IX (9th) JAT Regiment 'Heroes' Cast White Metal Helmet Badge

9th JATs Cast white metal with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 5.2cms wide and 4.5cms tall.

The IX (9th) JAT Regiment of the Indian Army existed from 1922 to 1947, and consisted of the following units:
1st Royal Battalion (Light Infantry)
2nd Battalion (Mooltan Battalion)
3rd Battalion (from 10th Jats)
4th Battalion (from 18th Infantry)
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Code: 68112

WW1 Indian Army - 14th King George's Own Ferozepore Sikhs Bi-Metal Shoulder Title

An attractive theatre made two part riveted construction bi-metal shoulder title with two original tombstone style fixings to the reverse. Officer quality.

Nath, Ashok "Sowars and Sepoys" Fig 342

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Code: 68116