WW1 Indian Army - 31st Punjabis Brass Shoulder Title

A scarce shoulder title, neatly cast in brass with two original loop fixings to the reverse.

Nath, Ashok (2014) "Sowars & Sepoys in the Great War 1914-1918 " p103 / Fig 456 refers.

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Code: 68284

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 - 25th Bombay Light Infantry Officer's Gilt and Silver Plated Pagri Badge, c1885 - 1889 only

A simply stunning pagri badge, with original and functional pin fittings, and original red velvet cloth backing (some slight stressing to this between the numerals otherwise in remarkable condition for age). Circa 71mm tall and 60mm wide. The title on the scroll is "Bombay Light Infantry" - the title "Native" was dropped in 1885 and they dropped "Light" from their title in 1889. The conclus...  read more

Code: 67734

Indian Army - General Officer's Staff OSD Bronze Cap Badge - UK Made

Worn 1911 - 1935, a large die cast bronze OSD cap badge with two original blades to reverse, UK made. Circa 5cms tall. In very good condition. Scarce.

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Code: 66517

Indian Army 6th Rajputana Rifles (RR) Pagri Badge Cast White Metal Pagri / Sun Helmet Badge

A locally cast silver plated (unmarked) cap badge with original and stout pagri pin fitting to the reverse. In very good condition. Circa 4.6cms tall. King's Crown.

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Code: 66521

Indian Army - 7th Rajputs Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

A cast in brass with two original loops to the reverse (slightly bent inwards). The 'A' not fully voided otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 66615

Indian Army - United Provinces Horse White Metal Cap / Collar Badge - Gaunt London

A British made in die struck white metal cap /collar badge. Possibly silver plated. Two original copper loops to the reverse. Maker 's tablet J.R. Gaunt London to reverse. Circa 3.1cm tall. In excellent condition.

The Allahabad Volunteer Rifle Corps became the Allahabad Troop Light Horse on the 12th September 1884 and later became the Allahabad Light Horse in 1890. The Cawnpo...  read more

Code: 66785

Indian Auxiliary Forces - Calcutta Scottish Silver Plated Glengarry Cap Badge - Hamilton & Co

Of two part overlaid construction with two original silvered loops. and maker marked as Hamilton & Co. Calcutta to reverse. Could do with a clean to front otherwise in good condition and scarce.

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Code: 68772

Indian Army ( Auxiliary Force ) - Chota Nagpur (CN) Regiment Officers Plated Cap Badge - Double Blades, pre 1947

An attractive officer's cap badge in very good condition with sharp detail, and original four tabs to the reverse (most probably for wear on a slouch hat). Circa 4cm tall and 3cm wide. Scarce in this condition. See also an officer's button to this regiment listed elsewhere on the site (item 54705). Worn circa 1917 - 1947.

They were Light Horse between 1910 to 1917 and a very smal...  read more

Code: 67886