Scarce Kolar Gold Field Battalion Officer's Collar Badge
A scarce collar badge (3cm tall) of a solid officer's style of construction in gilt with original lugs, which are fully functional.
The badge is a crossed pickaxe and hammer in circle superscribed "Kolar Gold Field Bn", all surmounted by a crown (Cox's book p2723 refers).
The Kolar Gold Fields are believed to be the second deepest gold mines in the world. ... read more
Scarce Officer's Pagri Headdress Badge Kolar Gold Fields Battalion, AFI Indian Army, pre 1947
A scarce and badge (4.5cm tall) of a solid officer's style of construction in gilt with original pin fixings and pin, which are fully functional.The badge is a crossed pickaxe and hammer in circle superscribed "Kolar Gold Fields Bn", all surmounted by a crown (Cox's book p2723 refers).
The Kolar Gold Fields are believed to be the second deepest gold mines in the world... read more