QVC Victorian Indian Medical Service (IMS) White Metal Pagri Badge
A quite stunning badge, heavy solid cast in one piece in what looks like unmarked Indian silver with original pagri fitting. Circa 7.2cms tall. The VR is hand etched and the casting is very fine but most probably locally made in India. Most likely an officer's / senior doctor's badge as opposed to an Indian Mess Servant. Indian Medical Service was only formed in 1897 so short lived wear with... read more
95.00 GBP
Indian Sub Continent - Burma Burmese Rangoon Police Cast White Metal Cap Badge
A locally made cast in white metal cap badge with two original tombstone style loops to the reverse. Circa 4.7cms in diameter. Scarce.
Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 2132 refers.
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32.00 GBP
Indian Army - QVC Victorian Bengal Medical Service White Metal Pagri Badge
A quite stunning badge, heavy solid struck in one piece in what looks like unmarked Indian silver with original pagri fitting. Circa 6.7cms tall. The VRI monogram (adopted in 1877) is riveted to the centre and the casting is very fine but most probably locally made in India. Most likely an officer's / senior doctor's badge as opposed to an Indian Mess Servant. Indian Medical Service was formed ... read more
125.00 GBP
NBMR (Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles) White Metal Shoulder Title
British made shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. Appears to be silver plated. Worn circa 1889-1947. In very good condition but with some light wear to silvered finish.
The unit was originally formed in 1872 as the Northern Bengal Volunteer Rifle Corps, drawing heavily on British tea planters for recruits. In 1889 the auxiliary unit was reorganised as the N... read more
15.00 GBP
NBMR (Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles) White Metal Shoulder Title
A silver plated example with two original long loops to reverse (some bending but fully functional). In good condition. Worn circa 1889-1947.
The unit was originally formed in 1872 as the Northern Bengal Volunteer Rifle Corps, drawing heavily on British tea planters for recruits. In 1889 the auxiliary unit was reorganised as the Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles, with Darjeeling ... read more
18.00 GBP
British Indian Army / Pakistan Chitral Scouts Cap Badge
White metal plated badge in the form of the horned head of a markhor, or screw-horned, goat. As worn from 1903 onwards. Circa 5cms tall. In very good condition.
The Chitral Scouts, also known as Chitral Levies, originally were raised in 1903 as the militia of the princely state of Chitral. Commanded by British officers on secondment from regular Indian Army units, they were... read more
48.00 GBP
British India - The Lawrence Royal Military School Bi-Metal Cap Badge
A UK manufactured die struck bi-metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. The central device in white metal is a more ornate version of the device borne at the top of the shield of the arms of the School and the circlet bears the school motto "Never Given In". Circa 42mm tall and 25mm wide. King's crown to top, pre 1947. A few minor stains otherwise in good condition and scar... read more
45.00 GBP
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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65.00 GBP
Indian Sub-Continent - Hyderabad Arab Police Cast White Metal Cap Badge
Title in Arabic Script, crossed Daggers to base of badge. Some polishing to detail on front and two integral loops to reverse. The Hyderabad Police had a very small Arab section in comparison with the rest of the Force. Circa 43mm tall. Rare.
In September 1948, the Indian Army invaded Hyderabad State. The battle between the Nizam's army and the Indian Army lasted for five day... read more
85.00 GBP
Indian Army Service Corps (IASC) Officers Cap Badge
Silver plated of three part construction with black enamel backing and two original copper loops to the reverse. A very pleasing example. Circa 1920s - 1947. Circa 4.3cms tall.
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40.00 GBP