Indian Army - Punjab Frontier Force Officers Frosted Silver Plated Bridle Bit Boss Badge

A simply stunning frosted silver plated officers bridle bit boss badge (same pattern as the Martingale Badge), rivet posts neatly filled back. Colonel's quality! Finely cast brass which as been plated. No wear to plate. Kings Crown over garter inscribed "PUNJAB FRONTIER FORCE" thistle, rose, shamrock in centre.

A martingale badge is described in General Sir John Chapple's Indian Army Collection on p88 to the 21st PAVO Cavalry Frontier Force (Daly's Horse) which matches this design exactly in white metal. Worn 1903 - 1922. Circa 8.2cm tall. Rare.

G84.12

Code: 62427