Indian Army - Prince Albert Victor’s Own Cavalry (PAVO) – King’s Crown Bronzed Metal Cap Badge

A theatre made cast bronze example with two original loops. In very good condition.

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Code: 68952

Indian Army - Prince Albert Victor’s Own Cavalry (PAVO) – King’s Crown White Metal Cap Badge

Theatre cast and silver plated with two original loops to the reverse. In good condition.

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Code: 68951

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

British India - Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment Blackened Bronze Cap Badge

A nicely made cast badge of Indian manufacture with two original loops to the reverse. A cracking example. Also known as the 'The Padres'. They were not officially a part of the RAChD and were not administered by the Chaplain-General. Circa 3.9cms tall.

The Motto read 'Heavens Light Our Guide' The Arms of the Patee Cross have the Initials 'I.E.E.'.

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Code: 68175

Indian Army Large Solid Die Cast White Metal Bugle Cap / Pouch Badge

I believe this is pre 1947 British Indian Army, but have now forgotten the unit. A large solid die cast bugle with two original brass loops to the reverse. Well made. It could of course be a British volunteer unit (6th Cornwalls?) but looks Indian made to me. Circa 4.4cm tall. Any information welcome.

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Code: 62814

Indian Army - 14th Punjab Regiment Cast White Metal Cap Badge

A very fine cast example in very good condition with two original loops (slightly squashed). King's Crown. The five points of the star represent the five major rivers of the Punjab. As worn from 1922 until 1956. Allocated to Pakistan in 1947.

The 14th Punjab Regiment was formed in 1922 during a reorganization of the Indian Army.
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Code: 68563

Indian Army - Mahratta Light Infantry Facing Brass Shoulder Titles

UK made with two original hexagonal loops to the reverse of each. Some loss of detail to front through service wear and polishing on the left facing collar badge, other one has better detail. Not matching but facing.

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Code: 68561

Indian Army - 3rd Battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment White Metal Cap Badge, pre 1947

A cast white metal example, which appears to have been silver plated with two original loops (pinched but functional) to the reverse. An attractive badge, circa 37mm tall. King's crown. As worn from 1922 when the 27th Punjabis became the 3rd Battalion,15th Punjab Regiment and wore this badge until circa 1953. At the time of Independence the Regiment was allocated to Pakistan.

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Code: 68636

Indian Army 2nd Royal Lancers (Gardners Horse) head-dress badge

A good scarce post 1922 - 1947 Indian made die cast brass example. Two loops to the reverse. Taken from a gaunt example (feint naming still evident on this cast version). In very good condition.

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Code: 64166

Indian Army Post Independence - Maratha Light Infantry Cast Brass Shoulder Title

A one piece shoulder title in cast brass with two loops to the reverse, one is a replacement afixed with a fair amount of solder otherwise in very good condition. As worn from 1950 with the Maratha shield and crossed swords to the centre of the bugle. Prior to 1947, the Regiment was known as the Mahratta Light Infantry.

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Code: 68637