Indian Army - 12th Frontier Force Regiment White Metal Shoulder Title

Locally made cast in white meta with three integral loops. Worn circa 1922 - 1949. In good condition.

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Code: 69014

Indian Army - 7th Rajput Regiment White Metal Cap Badge

A post 1922 badge, worn until 1950. A finely cast white metal example as worn as a pagri badge. This one with a long original slider rather than the more usual pin fitting.

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Code: 69016

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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Code: 68395

Indian Army - 16th Bombay Native Infantry Regiment Brass Die Struck Glengarry Badge

A quality UK made yellow brass metal die struck cap badge with two original brass lugs to the reverse (east-west). Circa 5.9cm tall. Battle honour for Afghanistan. Worn 1882 - 1885 only (according the IMHS J.Chappell collection listing). Rare.

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Code: 62270

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

Code: 68016

Indian Army - 10th Baluch Officers Silver Headdress Cap Badge

An Indian made cap badge, finely cast and stamped "silver" with two original silver loops and maker marked "Manikrai & Sons". Circa 3.4cms tall. Scarce. King's Crown. The badge was actually not approved until 1945 and worn until 1956 (source: p66 MHS Special Bulletin 2022).

The 10th Baluch Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. After independence...  read more

Code: 66872

Indian Army - The IX (9th) JAT Regiment 'Heroes' Cast White Metal Helmet Badge

9th JATs Cast white metal with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 5.2cms wide and 4.5cms tall.

The IX (9th) JAT Regiment of the Indian Army existed from 1922 to 1947, and consisted of the following units:
1st Royal Battalion (Light Infantry)
2nd Battalion (Mooltan Battalion)
3rd Battalion (from 10th Jats)
4th Battalion (from 18th Infantry)
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Code: 68112

Indian Army - United Provinces Horse White Metal Cap / Collar Badge - Gaunt London

A British made in die struck white metal cap /collar badge. Possibly silver plated. Two original copper loops to the reverse. Maker 's tablet J.R. Gaunt London to reverse. Circa 3.1cm tall. In excellent condition.

The Allahabad Volunteer Rifle Corps became the Allahabad Troop Light Horse on the 12th September 1884 and later became the Allahabad Light Horse in 1890. The Cawnpo...  read more

Code: 66785

Indian Army - 25th Bombay Light Infantry Officer's Gilt and Silver Plated Pagri Badge, c1885 - 1889 only

A simply stunning pagri badge, with original and functional pin fittings, and original red velvet cloth backing (some slight stressing to this between the numerals otherwise in remarkable condition for age). Circa 71mm tall and 60mm wide. The title on the scroll is "Bombay Light Infantry" - the title "Native" was dropped in 1885 and they dropped "Light" from their title in 1889. The conclus...  read more

Code: 67734

Indian Army ( Madras ) - Southern Province Mounted Rifles (SPMR) Cast White Metal Field Service Cap / Collar Badge

SPMR below a bugle. Pre 1947. In good condition. Bugle facing to the left.

Examples of field service caps with the bugle facing to the right (sic) have been observed.

Cox 2668 refers.

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Code: 65098