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.'.

Cox 2597 r...  read more

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 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

WW1/WW2 Indian Army - Assam Valley Light Horse (AVLH) Cast White Metal Cap Badge

A cast example with two original integral fixing posts. Theatre made and in good condition.

Shoulder title, Assam Valley Light Horse, 1896-1947
White metal badge in the form of the unit's initials, 'AVLH'.

The Assam Valley Light Horse was formed as a volunteer corps and auxiliary regiment based in Assam. The majority of those in the regiment were tea plan...  read more

Code: 68560

WW1 / WW2 Indian Army - Assam Valley Light Horse (AVLH) Matched Pair of White Metal Shoulder Titles

A very good pair of matching white shoulder titles in the form of the unit's initials, 'AVLH'. Worn 1896-1947.

The Assam Valley Light Horse was formed as a volunteer corps and auxiliary regiment based in Assam. The majority of those in the regiment were tea planters from the Assam Valley.

The unit was founded on 25 September 1896, formed from the Assam Valley Moun...  read more

Code: 68559

Indian Army - 14th Punjab Regiment Cast White Metal Cap Badge

A very fine cast example in very good condition with two original loops (slightly squashed). King's Crown. The five points of the star represent the five major rivers of the Punjab. As worn from 1922 until 1956. Allocated to Pakistan in 1947.

The 14th Punjab Regiment was formed in 1922 during a reorganization of the Indian Army.
World War II The regiment saw extensive ...  read more

Code: 68563

Indian Army - Mahratta Light Infantry Facing Brass Shoulder Titles

UK made with two original hexagonal loops to the reverse of each. Some loss of detail to front through service wear and polishing on the left facing collar badge, other one has better detail. Not matching but facing.

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Code: 68561

WW1 Indian Army - 59th Royal Scinde Rifles (Frontier Force) Officer's Silver Cap Badge

A theatre cast cap badge in the form of a Maltese Cross surmounted by a King's Crown, with the regimental number, '59', within a circlet inscribed with the unit title, 'Royal Scinde Rifles Frontier Force'. The arms of the cross are decorated, have spherical terminals and are supported by four lions. A scroll below bears the motto, 'Ready Aye Ready'. Marked silver to reverse. Two integral loop...  read more

Code: 68562