Indian Army - Zhob Militia Headdress Cap Badge, circa 1889

Cast white metal badge in the form of a mountain goat with long horns, standing on peak of mountain, with scroll 'Zhob Militia'. A small badge at only 35mm tall with two original loops (n-s). Appears to have been silver plated. Rare.

The Zhob Militia were formed by William Raikes-Hodson in 1852. Drawn from Pashtun, Baluch and Afghan soldiers, the unit served as a reconnaissanc...  read more

Code: 68994

Indian Army 2nd Royal Lancers (Gardners Horse) head-dress cap badge

A good scarce post 1922 - 1950. Indian made finely die cast gilt brass example. with two original loops. In very good condition. All fiddly bits present and correct.

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Code: 68988

Indian Army - Queen Victoria's Corps of Guides (Frontier Force / Lumden's Cavalry) Silvered Field Service Cap Badge

A field service cap badge with two original loops. Crowned Garter resting in four-part scroll “Queen’s Own Corps of Guides”, VR to voided centre and QVC crown above. This appears to have been cast from a hallmarked original (evidence of this to reverse). Circa 3.3cms tall. In good condition.

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Code: 68975

Indian Army - CLH Calcutta Light Horse Brass Shoulder Title

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 very nicely cast with two small original lugs to the reverse. Of good quality, possibly officers' issue.

The CLH are most noted for their attack (with members of the Calcutta Scottish) against...  read more

Code: 68974

WW2 Indian Army - Hodson's Horse (Bengal Lancers) Officer's Silver Plated Cap Badge

Silver-plated Officers metal cap badge. In very good condition with their original silvered loops. This pattern as worn from 1922 until 1950.

MHS Special Number 2022, p25 refers.

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Code: 68965

Indian Army - 2nd Royal Lancers (Gardners Horse) Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge

A die cast bronze example with two original loops to the reverse.

As worn from 1922 - 1950.

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Code: 68967

Indian Army - Skinner's Horse Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Cast and of two part construction, with two original loops. As worn from 1921 - 1947. Two original loops. In good condition.

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Code: 68966

WW2 Indian Army - Hodson's Horse (Bengal Lancers) Officer's Silver Plated Cap Badge and Collar Badge

Silver-plated Officers' metal cap badge and single collar badge, the latter looks to be of UK manufacture. Both in very good condition with their original silvered loops. This pattern as worn from 1922 until 1950.

MHS Special Number 2022, p25 refers.

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Code: 66743

Indian Army - 7th Light Cavalry White Metal Cap Badge

In the form of crossed lances and pennons, with a Tudor (King's) crown at the intersection of the lances. Below a scroll inscribed "LIGHT 7 CAVALRY". Loops original but pinched and twisted. As worn from 1930 until circa 1950.

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Code: 68963

Indian / Pakistan Army - 15th Lancers Gilt Brass Cap Badge

A small theatre cast gilt brass cap badge in the form of crossed lances with the unit number in large Roman numerals, 'XV', at the intersection, with a scroll below bearing the unit title, 'Lancers'. Two original loops to the reverse. In good overall condition. Worn from 1921 - 1947 and then from 1955.

The 15th Lancers was formed at Lucknow on 15 February 1922 by an amalgamati...  read more

Code: 68959