Indian Army ( AFI ) Kolar Gold Fields Battalion Matched Pair of Officer 's Gilt Collar Badges, 1917 - 1947
A scarce Kolar Gold Fields Battalion matched pair of collar badges worn circa 1903-17. UK made die cast gilt brass, a crowned circlet with crossed hammer and pickaxe. Kolar Gold Fields Battalion designation applied from 1947 until Indian Independence. Circa 3cm tall with two original loops to the reverse of each. In very good condition.
Unit history: 1903 formed as t... read more
WW1 Indian Army - KGFV ( Kolar Gold Fields Volunteers ) Small White Metal Shoulder Title
A small white metal UK made / officer 's quality white metal shoulder title with two original lugs to the reverse. Slight twisting to lugs from service wear, otherwise in very good condition. Circa 33mm wide by 10mm tall.
The Kolar Gold Fields are believed to be the second deepest gold mines in the world. Situated at a distance of approximately 120km from Bangalore.
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Indian Army 130th Baluchis Bi-metal Shoulder Title - maker named
An attractive and scarce bi-metal die cast two piece shoulder title to the 130 Baluchis. With 2 integral lugs to the reverse. Faintly marked on the reverse with maker's details - J H Johnson & Co, Aligarh, U.P. The brass has been given a bronze finish, In good condition.
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Indian Army - Chota Nagpur Regiment AFI post 1917 white metal cap badge
Finely cast example. Within a crowned horseshoe scroll inscribed “C.N. Regt.”; a Cobra with its body encircling the ends of the scroll. The cobra appears to be a contrasting colour. With two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 4cm tall and 3cm wide. Worn circa 1917 - 1947 (Cox No 2722 refers).
Formed as Chota Nagpur Mounted Rifles in 1891; became the Chota Nagpur Light Ho... read more
WW1 Indian Army - Matched Pair of Kolar Gold Field Volunteers White Metal Collar Badges, 1903 - 1917
Kolar Gold Fields Volunteers matched pair of collar badges worn circa 1903-17. Die-stamped white metal crowned circlet with crossed hammer and pickaxe. Redesignated 43rd Kolar Gold Fields Battalion on 1st April 1917.
Unit history: 1903 formed as the Kolar Gold Fields Rifle Volunteers on 23rd January from a detachment of the Bangalore Rifle Volunteers. In 1917 became 43rd ... read more
Indian Army - 41st Eastern Bengal Company Brass Cap Badge
Scarce brass cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 5.2cm wide. In good condition with sharp detail. A crocodile upon a voided tablet "E.B.Co." This was worn after 1917 when the Eastern Bengal Volunteer Rifles was re-designated 41st Eastern Bengal Company.
A190.15
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Indian Army - 1st Punjab Regiment post 1922 Officers cap badge - Gaunt, late Jennens
Gilt dragon resting on silver scroll inscribed “ 1st Punjab Regiment ” with additional “ China ” scroll beneath the dragon’s chest. " JR Gaunt, London, late Jennens " (which dates its manufacture between 1924 - 1926), stamped to reverse. British made. Two original loops to the reverse. In stunning condition with the very odd and minor blemish to gilt finish, silver scroll dark toned, ... read more
Burma - Southern Shan States ( SSS ) Military Police Cap Badge, 1904 - 1942
Cast white metal. possibly silver plated (given how dark toned it has become) with two original lugs to the reverse. The letters SSS interspaced between crossed Gurkha kukri knifes beneath a King's Crown. As is found with every genuine example of this badge, the final "S" is truncated. Circa 3.2cm wide and 3.5cm tall.
Renfrew et al, Vol 1 no 1037 refers (all genuine examples o... read more
Calcutta Light Horse ( CLH ) Forage Cap / Collar badge
The Calcutta Light Horse was raised in 1872 and formed part of the Cavalry Reserve in the British Indian Army. The regiment was disbanded following India's independence in 1947. This is a cast, of two part construction with two original lugs to the reverse. Small at circa 3.2cm tall, for wear in forage cap or perhaps on collar too. Of good quality, possibly officer's issue.
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Exceedingly Rare Aide-de-camp Officer's Silver and Gilt Cap Badge - Denoting a member of the personal staff of Edward, Prince of Wales, Made for the Royal Tour to India & Burma in 1921 - 22
Two part construction, gilt still bright and in good condition. Circa 4.5cm tall with one of two blades remaining to reverse. This sale is for this badge only. The others depicted are for comparison purposes and listed elsewhere for sale on this site.
Worn during the visit by Edward, Prince of Wales, later Duke of Windsor to India & Burma November 17, 1921 - March 7,... read more