WW1 Indian Army - 55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force) Officer's White Metal Forage Cap Badge

A theatre cast white metal cap badge in the form of a Maltese Cross surmounted by a King's Crown, with the regimental number, '55', within a circlet inscribed 'Frontier Force Rifles'. The arms of the cross are decorated, have spherical terminals and are supported by four lions. A scroll with a bugle below bears the word, 'Coke's'. Two original copper loops. A pleasing example and scarce.
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Code: 69502

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

British Indian Princely State Forces - 1st Baroda Infantry Regiment Cap Badge

A finely cast and voided white metal example with two original copper loops to the reverse. A 'C' in the centre above two daggers, a scroll below 'BARODA'. In very good condition. Pre WW2.

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Code: 69501

Pakistan Army - 11th PAVO (Frontier Force) Cavalry Cap Badge, 1956 onwards

A brass cast example with an original thin slider cut from cut sheet brass. In good overall condition. As worn 1956 - 1974.

See the following URL for a lineage history of this unit:

https://hcvv.home.xs4all.nl/milweb/British-India/Cavalry/cav11.html


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Code: 69500

Pakistan Army - Bahawalpur Regiment Cap Badge, 1952 - 1956 only

Cast with flat back and two original loops, a gilding metal brass cap badge depicting a pelican surmounted by a star and crescent, the whole surrounded by a date palm wreath, with a scroll below, inscribed 'Bahawalpur Regiment'. The backing for the cap badge was of circular maroon cloth (now absent).

On independence, Bahawalpur State acceded to Pakistan and in 1952, Bahawalpur I...  read more

Code: 69499

Indian Army - Jodhpur Lancers Cast Brass Cap Badge

A die cast brass cap badge with two original copper loops to the reverse. Circa 4cms tall. Dappled appearance to the Kite.

The Jodhpur Lancers arrived in Flanders in October 1914 and remained on the Western Front for over three years. There they participated in several unsuccessful attempts to break through German lines, including at the Battle of Cambrai where they followed ...  read more

Code: 63094

WW1 Indian Princely State Forces (Jodhpur) - The Maharaja of Jodhpur 1st & 2nd Lancers Large Cast Brass NCO's Arm Badge - Battle Honour - Marwar

A large and impressive brass cast badge in the shape of a 'Cheel' (Kite) facing right with wings outstretched, perched on a scroll with the inscription 'MARWAR', the ancient name for the kingdom of Jodhpur. Three of three integral tombstone style fixings to the reverse. Circa 7.3cms tall. In good worn condition. It was worn on the upper right arm. Rare.

The Jodhpur Lancers w...  read more

Code: 68186

British Indian Princely State Forces - 4 Gwalior Infantry Chromed Silver Coloured Cap Badge

A very nicely cast example which has a chrome silver colour finish. Original slider. It depicts a sun with a decorative pattern either side of hooded cobra snakes and a 4 above and scroll below with 'GWALIOR INFANTRY'. In excellent condition.

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Code: 69497

18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) NCOs White Metal Arm Badge, pre 1922 variety

A die cast white metal example with to original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.6cms tall and 4cms wide. Scarce.

Note this has a gap between the tail of the Q and back leg of the M. Post 1922 versions did not have a gap. See the final photo for a side my side comparison. Only the badge on the left is for sale here. See my item 64761 for the later pattern.

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Code: 65123

3rd Dragoon Guards NCOs White Metal Arm Badge

Large POW feathers, a quality die struck white metal example with three original loops to the reverse (some twisting but functional). Circa 5.4cms tall and 5.6cms wide. Some slight polishing to highpoint on central plume otherwise a pleasing example.

Linaker & Dine Fig 8.4(B) refers.

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Code: 68917