WW2 Indian Army - Overseas Service Award Bronze Pin Brooch Badge
A good original Second World War period 'Overseas Service badge'; bronzed circular example bearing heavily embossed floral wreath, enclosing a Crown over crossed swords and star, wavy title scroll across the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, bronze patina remains good. Circa 38mm in diameter.
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Indian Army - 6th Rajputana Rifles Bronze OSD Cap Badge
A die cast bronze cap officer's cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition.
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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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20.00 GBP
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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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
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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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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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
35.00 GBP
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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75.00 GBP
Indian Army Post Independence - 8th Gorkha Rifles Bullion Patch
An interesting will made item of some quality, designed to attach a uniform with hook and eyes on each corner of the reverse. Not sure what it signifies so any information welcome. Slight mark to green fabric otherwise in very good condition. Perhaps a prize item?
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