WW2 Indian Army - Bihar Regiment Cast Brass Shoulder Title
A curved voided cast title, locally made in India with two original integral fixing loops to the reverse. In good condition. See also my item 66866 for a pair of smaller straight titles to this regiment.
The Bihar Regiment was formed in 1941 by regularising the 11th (Territorial) Battalion, the 19th Hyderabad Regiment, and raising of three new battalions in addition to the 1... read more
4th Gurkha Rifles Roman Numeral Felt Hat Badge
With two original long loops, bronzed black with most of the finish back to the bronze. Circa 32mm by 32mm.
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Indian Army - 31MC - 31st Mule Company Brass Shoulder Title
A good scarce locally made dark toned brass issue on flat integral loops.
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Indian Army - 8th Punjab Regiment Officer's Matched and Facing Hallmarked Silver Collar Badges - 1926
A matched pair, dark toned with original sterling silver individually stamped silver loops to the reverse of each and matching date letter 'B' Birmingham Assay office marks for 1926. Each maker marked "F&S" for Firmin & Sons. Circa 3.3cms tall. Detail remains sharp. A lovely pair.
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Pakistan Army - 22nd Cavalry Brass Shoulder Title
Post 1947, an attractively stylized cast brass shoulder title with two integral loops to the reverse.
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Indian Army - 6th Royal Jat Light Infantry One Piece Cast Brass Shoulder Title
Indian made cast brass with two original loops to the reverse. Numeral '6' over 'Royal Jats'. In very good condition. The title 'Royal' was conferred on them in 1921 and they became the 9th Jat Regiment in 1922, so a very short lived title. Scarce.
Nath, A., "Sepoys and Sowars in the Great War 1914-1918, Cavalry and Infantry Regiments" (2014) No 285 refers.
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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
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.
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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