Indian Army - Bombay Light Patrol, White Metal Cap Badge
Of UK manufacture given it is die struck. Two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 3.9cms tall. In superb good condition. Post 1933.
Prior to 1933, known as the Bombay Light Horse, part of the cavalry reserve of the British Indian Army, . The badge was modified from "Horse" to Patrol" in 1933 to reflect their mechanisation as the Bombay Light Patrol.
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40.00 GBP
Indian Army - 8th King George's Own Light Cavalry White Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown
Sand cast in white metal with two original copper loops. A small delicate badge, but in good condition. As worn from 1922 - 1947. The regimental number, '8', over the intersection of two crossed lances, surmounted by a King's Crown, with the unit initials, 'KGO'.
The 8th King George's Own Light Cavalry was originally raised in 1826 as the 4th Regiment of Nizam's Cavalry by S... read more
30.00 GBP
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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22.00 GBP
Indian Army - CLH Calcutta Light Horse Brass Shoulder Title
The Calcutta Light Horse was raised in 1872 and formed part of the Cavalry Reserve in the British Indian Army. The regiment was disbanded following India's independence in 1947. This is very nicely cast with two small original lugs to the reverse. Of good quality, possibly officers' issue.
The CLH are most noted for their attack (with members of the Calcutta Scottish) against... read more
40.00 GBP
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
85.00 GBP
Generic Grenade Collar Badge - Theatre Made
Sand cast with two integral lugs. Looks Indian . theatre made. In good condition and scarce.
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10.00 GBP
Royal Indian Army Service Corps Officer's OSD Cap Badge and Collar Set
A UK made set of some quality. Die cast in bronze with original fittings and of two part construction. Near mint. King's crown. Worn until 1947.
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55.00 GBP
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
40.00 GBP
WW1 90th Punjabis Other Ranks Pagri Badge
A large and impressive other ranks quality pagri badge in cast white metal, looks to have been silver-plated, depicting a crowned quoit with a seated Chinthern to voided centre, '90' below and a scroll 'Punjabis', stout pin back with original fittings. Circa 7.2cms tall. Worn circa 1903-1922.
Became the 2nd Battalion, 8th Punjab Regiment in 1922.
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55.00 GBP
Indian Army - 8th Punjab Regiment Large Cast White Metal Piper's Badge
A theatre cast large and impressive badge, as worn as a baldrick badge by the bagpipers of the Regiment, with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 6.9cms tall. In the shape of a Chinthe seated facing left on a torse above the regimental number '8' and the scroll below "Punjab Regiment". Worn 1922 - 1956. Scarce.
'Chinthe' is the Burmese word for lion. Stylised chinthe a... read more
85.00 GBP