Indian Army - Skinner's Horse Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Cast and of two part construction, with two original loops. As worn from 1921 - 1947. Two original loops. In good condition.

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Code: 68966

Indian Army - 7th Light Cavalry White Metal Cap Badge

In the form of crossed lances and pennons, with a Tudor (King's) crown at the intersection of the lances. Below a scroll inscribed "LIGHT 7 CAVALRY". Loops original but pinched and twisted. As worn from 1930 until circa 1950.

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Code: 68963

Indian / Pakistan Army - 15th Lancers Gilt Brass Cap Badge

A small theatre cast gilt brass cap badge in the form of crossed lances with the unit number in large Roman numerals, 'XV', at the intersection, with a scroll below bearing the unit title, 'Lancers'. Two original loops to the reverse. In good overall condition. Worn from 1921 - 1947 and then from 1955.

The 15th Lancers was formed at Lucknow on 15 February 1922 by an amalgamati...  read more

Code: 68959

Indian Army - 1st Punjab Regiment OSD Bronzed Pagri Cap Badge, pre 1947

This cap badge is of two part riveted construction and of Indian manufacture, and has been given an officer's service dress (OSD) bronzed finish, and has an original slider (which is circa 5mm wide and 30mm long) - slider fitted for wear in the pagri of the tropical sun helmet. Badge is circa 4.2cms tall and 3,5cms wide. In very good condition. A pleasing example.

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Code: 68119

Indian Army -5th King Edward VII's Probyn's Horse Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

A finely cast white metal badge (silver plated) with two original loops. Prince of Wales's feathers at intersection of crossed lances, scrolls below with motto, 'Ich Dien', and the unit title, 'Probyn's Horse'. Worn circa 1921 - 1947.

This unit was raised in Lahore during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) by Captain Frederick Wale. After Wale's death in 1858, Major Dighton Probyn ...  read more

Code: 68964

WW1 Indian Army - 8th Cavalry Cast Silver Plated Cap Badge

A theatre made cast silver plated example with two original loops and mounted on a rectangle of green felt cloth for display. As worn by officers.

Amalgamated with the 5th Cavalry in 1921 and became the 3rd Cavalry in 1922.

Nath, A "Sowars and Sepoys in the Great War" Figure 540 refers.

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Code: 68962

Indian Army - 16th Light Cavalry Cap Badge

A good scarce post 1922 die cast brass example. Two lugs to the reverse. Circa 36mm tall.

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Code: 68961

Indian Army - 18th King Edwards Own (KEO) Cavalry Officer's Silver Plated Cap Badge

A finely cast example which has been silver plated and has two original loops to the reverse. A pleasing example. Worn circa 1920-45.

The badge is in the form of the regimental number, '18', on the intersection of two crossed lances with, above, the Prince of Wales's feathers, coronet and scroll, with the motto, 'Ich Dien' (I Serve); below, a scroll bearing the unit title, 'K.E...  read more

Code: 68960

Indian Army - Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's Cavalry) Silver Plated Officers Metal Shoulder Title

An unmarked silver / silver plated example with two original silver loops to the reverse. Officer quality. Slight service wear otherwise in very good condition.

Nath, A "Sowars and Sepoys in the Great War" Figure 213 refers.

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Code: 68958