Indian Army - 6th Rajputana Rifles Senior Officers Badge Insignia Set
A set of badges to the 6th Rajputana Rifles, comprising an officers blackened brasspagri badge, rank insignia for the rank of a Lieutenant-Colonel and cast blackened shoulder titles 6RR all on their original red felt backing cloths. The cap badge has a stout pagri pin (fixed to its barrel with a repair in the form a twisted pin) and one pip is missing a lug, otherwise in very good condition. ... read more
Australia Victorian QVC Crown Queensland Mounted Infantry (4 Stars) Brass Glengarry Badge, Circa 1860 - 1902
A circular die struck brass badge in the form of a garter surmounted by a Queen Victoria crown. The garter has the text, 'QUEENSLAND'. The garter surrounds a voided cross with four stars representing the Southern Cross. The back of the badge has two original vertically aligned lugs. Circa 53mm tall. In very good condition and dark toned. The Queensland Mounted Infantry were a Pre Australian ... read more
South Africa Zulu War Period - Generic Natal Cavalry Volunteers Large Brass Pouch Badge, c1870s
Die cast brass badge with monogram NCV with a QVC crown above, and one screw post remaining with retaining nut. Owen (1st Edition) No 185 refers. There were a number of Natal irregular cavalry and mounted rifles at the time of the Zulu wars and it is presumed this is a generic issue for such corps, some of which were quite small. Circa 6cm tall and 7.5cm wide. Rare.
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Colonial Militia or Volunteer Artillery Cast Brass Forage Cap Badge
A nicely cast gilt grenade with original slider to the reverse. Possibly theatre made in India or African sub-continent. Circa 3.2cm tall. Scarce.
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Pakistan Presidential Body Guard White Metal Cap Badge
The Muslim element of the former Governor General and Viceroy's Bodyguard, the device suitably altered with the Crescent and Star in place of the crown and the letters PBG on the centre of crossed lancers. Two original loops to the reverse. Most probably local silver or silver plated. A badge of nice quality, circa 4cm tall. HQ Islamabad. Circa 1947 onwards.
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Indian Medical Service Officers Gilt and Silver Plated Collar Badge, Kings Crown - Gaunt
A British made collar badge of exquisite quality, with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt London. Silver dark toned, gilt bright. Circa 3.4cm tall.
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WW1 - 8th ( Kings Royal Irish ) Hussars Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge
Bi metal cap badge with original slider and braising hole to reverse of crown. In overall good condition and braising hole indicating an earlier period badge.
K&K Vol 1, Fig. 762 refers.
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Irish Guards Pipers White Metal Caubeen Badge Star
A large white metal die struck star of the Order of St Patrick with two original loops to the reverse as worn by the Irish Pipers of the Irish Guards, Household Division. In very good condition with sharp detail.
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1st Royal Dragoons OR 15th / 19th Kings Own Hussars NCO's white metal Arm Badge
A good pre 1953 NCOs die struck white metal example with two original lugs to the reverse. In very good condition with sharp detail. Minor service wear to lugs. Circa 65cm tall and 34mm wide.
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WW2 War Raised Unit - 23rd Hussars Bi-Metal Cap Badge - with reinforcing bar
In tip top bright unissued condition with original slider, strengthening bar to reverse of crown and sweat / braising expansion holes to rear. Die struck with sharp detail and of exceptional quality. This is pattern of manufacture is attributed to JR Gaunt & Sons, but unmarked (the lettering to the reverse of the scroll is the reverse image of the word "Hussars").
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