Indian Army - 5th Mahratta Light Infantry White Metal Cap Badge

Theatre cast in white metal with two original copper loops to the reverse. King's crown. Circa 34mm tall. King's crown. In very good condition. As worn from 1922 until circa 1950. The spelling of the regimental name changed to the Maratha Light Infantry after Independence.

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Code: 68638

WW1 90th Punjabis Other Ranks Pagri Badge

A large and impressive other ranks quality pagri badge in cast white metal, looks to have been silver-plated, depicting a crowned quoit with a seated Chinthern to voided centre, '90' below and a scroll 'Punjabis', stout pin back with original fittings. Circa 7.2cms tall. Worn circa 1903-1922.

Became the 2nd Battalion, 8th Punjab Regiment in 1922.

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Code: 68395

WW2 Indian Army War Raised Unit - Ajmer Regiment Cast Brass Cap Badge

The Ajmer Regiment was an Indian Army Regiment raised during the Second World War. A very pleasing example theatre made badge with original slider. In very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 39mm tall. Scarce.

The 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Ajmer Regiment were converted from the 26th and 27th Battalions, 4th Bombay Grenadiers, and disbanded after the war.
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Code: 68094

HAC Honourable Artillery Company Small Pattern Beret Badge QEII crown

A post 1970 issue with maker details JR Gaunt Birmingham to reverse. Does appear to have been worn so perhaps private purchase or worn by an officer.

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Code: 63899

KDF Kenya Defence Force Brass Shoulder Title - UK Maker

Nice item, UK made with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked with Wm Dowler & Sons Ltd. Officer quality.

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Code: 63821

WW1 War Raised Unit - 2nd Battalion King Edward's Horse Gilding Metal Cap Badge

A good stiff die struck cap badge with original slider fixing - very slight truncation of this to a square end, otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 6cms tall.

The second battalion of this unit King Edwards Horse (The King's Overseas Dominions Regiment appeared in 1914 (this date appears on the badge). There was no connection with the original unit and certa...  read more

Code: 65464

WW1 WAAC Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Officers OSD Cap Badge - Blades

An officer's service dress bronzed cap badge with two original blades to the reverse. In very good condition.

The Corps was formed March 1917 and some 7000 members served in France.

K&K Vol1 No 1066 refers.

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Code: 66026

4th / 5th / 6th Battalions ( Territorial ) Suffolk Regiment Bi Metal Cap Badge

With original slider and three braising / sweat / expansion holes to the revere of the scroll. In very good condition with sharp detail and shaped to cap.

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Code: 66953

The 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own) Officer's OSD Full Size Bronze Cap Badge

A nicely die cast dark bronze cap badge with two long original loops to the reverse for wear in the cap (bent over but functional). Some dried polish otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 67003

Gurkha Rifles Officer's Pouch Badge White Metal Bugle

Not sure if this is 1st or 4th Battalion Gurkha Rifles, or something else entirely. Came in with a large Gurkha collection. A large badge, cast in white metal with three original copper loops to reverse. Circa 53mm tall and 57mm wide. A substantial badge, no doubt theatre made, any information welcome.

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Code: 67965