British India - Gilgit Scouts White Metal Cap Badge

An attractive small cap badge, cast with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 33mm tall.

The Gilgit Scouts was formed in 1913. The Gilgit Agency was the British administrative system in the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir. The Scouts was a force with British officers which formed part of the Frontier Corps, undertaking local and border security. In 1947 the pro-Pakistan...  read more

Code: 68179

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

Code: 64600

Indian Sub Continent - Burma Burmese Rangoon Police Cast White Metal Cap Badge

A locally made cast in white metal cap badge with two original tombstone style loops to the reverse. Circa 4.7cms in diameter. Scarce.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 2132 refers.

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Code: 64595

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

Code: 67144

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

Code: 65424

British Indian Army / Pakistan Chitral Scouts Cap Badge

White metal plated badge in the form of the horned head of a markhor, or screw-horned, goat. As worn from 1903 onwards. Circa 5cms tall. In very good condition.

The Chitral Scouts, also known as Chitral Levies, originally were raised in 1903 as the militia of the princely state of Chitral. Commanded by British officers on secondment from regular Indian Army units, they were...  read more

Code: 68206

British India - The Lawrence Royal Military School Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A UK manufactured die struck bi-metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. The central device in white metal is a more ornate version of the device borne at the top of the shield of the arms of the School and the circlet bears the school motto "Never Given In". Circa 42mm tall and 25mm wide. King's crown to top, pre 1947. A few minor stains otherwise in good condition and scar...  read more

Code: 68307