Indian Army - 4th Battalion (Wildes Rifles) 13th Frontier Force Regiment Cast Cap Badge on Original felt backing

A theatre made badge with two original loops (n-s) to the reverse. Appears to be have been plated byt back to the brass on the front. Mounted on an aged rectangle of blue felt cloth. This appears to be the original badge backing. Some fading to this.
Scarce.

In 1922 the 57th Wilde Rifles were renamed the 4th Battalion of the 13th Frontier Force Regiment. This is ...  read more

Code: 68469

WW2 Indian Army - Royal Indian Army Service Corps (RIASC) Officer's OSD Bronze Cap Badge - Blades

A die cast bronze example with two original blades to the reverse. UK made. In very good condition. Worn until 1947.

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Code: 68471

WW2 Indian Army - Overseas Service Award Bronze Pin Brooch Badge

A good original Second World War period 'Overseas Service badge'; bronzed circular example bearing heavily embossed floral wreath, enclosing a Crown over crossed swords and star, wavy title scroll across the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, bronze patina remains good. Circa 38mm in diameter.

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Code: 68470

Indian Army - 6th Rajputana Rifles Bronze OSD Cap Badge

A die cast bronze cap officer's cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 68468

Indian Army - 12th Frontier Force Regiment Cast White Metal Bearer's Cap Badge

A white metal theatre cast example with two original loops and mounted on green felt backing for display. A "bearer" was another term for the entry level soldier in the regiment otherwise known as a "sepoy". Nicely cast and in very good condition. As worn from 1922 - 1947.

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Code: 68467

WW2 Indian Army - 12th Frontier Force Officer's Small Bronze Field Service / Side Cap Badge

Cast in bronze and small. As worn on the officer's coloured side cap, with two original long loops to the reverse. Scarce.

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Code: 68466

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

Code: 67144

Indian Army - 19th Hyderabad Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

A good scarce British made brass shoulder title. Two original hex type lugs to the reverse with original orange felt backing. I am unclear as to which battalion the backing represented but the Regiment had been formed from six others with the re-organisation of the Indian Army in 1922 so perhaps its has some relevance. In very good condition with cotter pin.

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Code: 67142

Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps Blackened Brass Cap Badge

A die struck blackened brass cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. In good condition. As worn 1881-1947. UK made. Circa 4.3cms tall.

See my item 63088 for the smaller collar badge.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1111 refers.

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Code: 63089

Ceylon Armoured Corps Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A gilding metal badge with white metal overlays, with two original loops to the reverse. Sharp detail and in very good condition. The badge depicts their association with the Queen's Dragoon Guards. Worn 1958 - 1972. Scarce.

With formation of the Ceylon Army, a cavalry arm was considered and to this end the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron was established on October 10, 1955 under the...  read more

Code: 62160