WW2 Indian Army Cavalry - 18th King Edward's Own Lancers Silver Pagri Badge
A smaller than usually encountered UK made die cast silver version of the cap badge (stamped 'silver' to reverse) but with the wording "King Edward's Own" in place of what is usually borne on the cap badge scroll which is "KEO Cavalry" (as worn until 1943) and a stick pin fitting as opposed to a proper pin fitting. This pattern worn from 1943 - 1950. Circa 4cms tall excluding the pin. In ... read more
Indian Army - 22nd Bombay Infantry Officer's Silver Pagri Badge - Rare King's Crown, Circa 1901 - 1903 only
Good cast native silver crowned ‘22’ bearing ‘BOMBAY INFANTRY’ scrolls, Stout brooch pin (C clasp clamped shut over pin, really do not recommend trying to re-open this). Silver dark toned. Possible stamp to reverse but cannot make this out. Circa 4.8cms tall. As part of the reform of the Indian Army in 1903 the regiment became the 122nd Rajputana Infantry. So a King's crown version of this... read more
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. A good example with sharp detail.
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Indian Army - 17th Dogra Regiment Officer's Beret Cap Badge
A locally die cast silvered officer's beret / FS cap badge with two original fittings to the reverse. Circa 3.2cms tall. Silver dark toned and in very good condition. Partial maker's name to reverse, but sadly only "...& SON" still visible. As worn 1922 - 1947.
The final photo shows this same badge being worn in a senior officer's beret, circa 1946. Photo credit to the NAM f... read more
Ceylon Mounted Rifles White Metal Shoulder Title
UK made white metal one piece shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Worn circa 1906 - 1938.
Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1125 refers.
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Indian Army - QVC 62nd Bengal Native Infantry Brass Glengarry Badge
A badge of this pattern is described in the Sir John Chapple Collection gifted to the National Army Museum. Die struck in yellow brass with two original brass fixing loops to the reverse. Circa 7.6cms tall in good condition with no damage. The 62nd were disarmed in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny. Rare.
See also my item 64414 for a cast version, which are also known.
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37 White Metal Numerals Shoulder Title, most probably Indian
Looks military rather than police, most probably Australian / Commonwealth related rather than a British unit, but looks UK made. Circa 22mm wide and 17mm tall. Any help with identification, greatly appreciated.
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Indian Auxiliary (Volunteer) Army - Assam Valley Light Horse (AVLH) Bi-Metal Cap Badge
Cap badge, Assam Valley Light Horse, 1901-1947. Bi-metal badge consisting of an eight-pointed star with "AVLH" unit monogram surmounted by King's Crown, with scroll bearing the unit's motto, "Semper Paratus", meaning "Always Ready". Finely cast and of two part construction, locally made, with two original loops to reverse (some squashing with service wear) and cotter / split pin. Circa 4.1cm... read more
Indian Army - 4th Prince of Wales's Own Scinde Horse Hallmarked Silver Cap Badge
An officer's silver cap badge is hallmarked 1946 Birmingham (date letter W) and also stamped J.R.Gaunt London. Two original silver loops. Sadly the lance has been borken and does not extend as it should beyond the rider's head. Otherwise in good condition with sharp detail. Circa 3.5cms wide and 2.8cms tall.
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Indian Army - East Coast Volunteer Rifles (ECVR) Officer's White Metal Cap Badge
A silver badge with two original silvered loops to the reverse. Hallmarks in reverse of bugle mouth but these look like they are cast and not stamped. This is a well made contemporary copy of an original hallmarked badge but is not hallmarked nor sold as such. King's crown. Very nicely cast and voided. Cox shows cap with bugle facing to the right as per this example. Circa 1902 - 1917. Co... read more