Indian Army - 12th Frontier Force Regiment Cast White Metal Bearer's Cap Badge

A white metal theatre cast example with two original loops and mounted on green felt backing for display. A "bearer" was another term for the entry level soldier in the regiment otherwise known as a "sepoy". Nicely cast and in very good condition. As worn from 1922 - 1947.

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Code: 68467

WW2 Indian Army - 12th Frontier Force Officer's Small Bronze Field Service / Side Cap Badge

Cast in bronze and small. As worn on the officer's coloured side cap, with two original long loops to the reverse. Scarce.

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Code: 68466

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

Indian 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 (north-south). A good example with sharp detail. Mounted on an original rectangle of red felt, presumably a pagri badge backing. In superb condition.

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Code: 68077

WW1 Indian Army - 62nd Punjabis Officer's Silver Collar Badge

A very attractive locally made unmarked silver collar badge. Two original lugs to the reverse (one out of shape but still functional). Circa 3cms wide and 2.1cms tall. Not as posh looking as the UK made example (see my item 58624) but charming nonetheless. Rare.

The 62nd Punjabis was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1759 as the 3rd Battalion o...  read more

Code: 68091

Indian Army - QVC Victorian Bengal Medical Service White Metal Pagri Badge

A quite stunning badge, heavy solid struck in one piece in what looks like unmarked Indian silver with original pagri fitting. Circa 6.7cms tall. The VRI monogram (adopted in 1877) is riveted to the centre and the casting is very fine but most probably locally made in India. Most likely an officer's / senior doctor's badge as opposed to an Indian Mess Servant. Indian Medical Service was formed ...  read more

Code: 67144

Indian Army - 19th Hyderabad Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

A good scarce British made brass shoulder title. Two original hex type lugs to the reverse with original orange felt backing. I am unclear as to which battalion the backing represented but the Regiment had been formed from six others with the re-organisation of the Indian Army in 1922 so perhaps its has some relevance. In very good condition with cotter pin.

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Code: 67142

Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps Blackened Brass Cap Badge

A die struck blackened brass cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. In good condition. As worn 1881-1947. UK made. Circa 4.3cms tall.

See my item 63088 for the smaller collar badge.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1111 refers.

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Code: 63089

Ceylon Armoured Corps Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A gilding metal badge with white metal overlays, with two original loops to the reverse. Sharp detail and in very good condition. The badge depicts their association with the Queen's Dragoon Guards. Worn 1958 - 1972. Scarce.

With formation of the Ceylon Army, a cavalry arm was considered and to this end the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron was established on October 10, 1955 under the...  read more

Code: 62160

Rare Orderlies or Servants Brass 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

Die struck brass cap badge with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 4.4cms tall and 2.4cms wide. In excellent condition with sharp detail.

Worn during the visit by Edward, Prince of Wales, later Duke of Windsor to India & Burma November 17, 1921 - March 7, 1922. He sailed on "HMS Renown".

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Code: 55183