Indian Sub-continent - 93rd Burma Infantry Cast Brass Shoulder Title, 1903 - 1922

Locally cast in brass in the form of the curved regimental title, 'Burma', surmounted by the regimental number, '93' with two integral fixings to reverse. In very good condition.

The 33rd Madras Regiment of Native Infantry was formed in 1824 from the 1st Battalion, 17th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry, originally raised in 1800. It became the 33rd Madras Infantry in 1885 an...  read more

Code: 67614

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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Code: 67744

British Indian & Indian Army - Sikh Light Infantry Cap Badge

A cast white metal silver plated example with two original copper loops to the reverse. In good worn condition. Circa 4cms tall. Formed in 1941 and this badge also worn post Independence.

The regiment's cap badge is a chakram or quoit, with a mounted kirpan (type of knife). The insignia was designed to honour the Khalsa community's Akali Nihang ancestry.

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Code: 68709

WW1 Indian Army - 62nd Punjabis Officer's Silver Collar Badge

A very attractive locally made unmarked silver collar badge. Two original lugs to the reverse (one out of shape but still functional). Circa 3cms wide and 2.1cms tall. Not as posh looking as the UK made example (see my item 58624) but charming nonetheless. Rare.

The 62nd Punjabis was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1759 as the 3rd Battalion o...  read more

Code: 68091

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 (which is circa 5mm wide and 30mm long) - slider fitted for wear in the pagri of the tropical sun helmet. Badge is circa 4.2cms tall and 3,5cms wide. In very good condition. A pleasing example.

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Code: 68119

Indian AFI - Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles (NBMR) White Metal Cap Badge

An original UK made die struck Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles cap badge circa 4.5 cms x 4 cms; two original lugs to rear (north-south). A good example with sharp detail. Mounted on an original rectangle of red felt, presumably a pagri badge backing. In superb condition.

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Code: 68077

Indian Army - VR / Bombay White Metal Shoulder Title - Gaunt London

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

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Code: 68463

WW2 Indian Army - India GVIR Military Police Cast Brass Cap Badge

A die cast brass metal example with original slider to the reverse. As worn from 1940 until 1947. Very slight polishing to detail but detail still good.

MHS Special Number 2022 pp.94-95 & NAM.2013-10-20-73-1 refer.

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Code: 68098