British Indian Army - 6th Rajputana Rifles Officers 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: 68205

QVC / Victorian VRI Monogram Bronze Indian Staff Corps / Unattached List Cap Badge

A rare pre 1901 pattern badge, die struck in bronze with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4.5 cms tall. UK made. Good sharp detail. Worn by staff / unattached list officers.

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Code: 68182

Indian Princely State Forces - First Cavalry Regiment of Baroda

An Indian made cast metal example with two original loops (n-s) to the reverse. Looks light brass in colour but close a white metal finish.

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Code: 68185

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.

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Code: 68186

Indian Princely State Forces (Jaipur) - Sawai Man Guards Brass Cap Badge

A thinly die struck brass cap badge, with two original loops, as worn circa 1935-1950. Circa 4.6cms across and mounted on a red corrugated card cut to shape which I have not attempted to remove.

The unit was a very smart looking one, trained along the lines of the British Brigade of Guards and Instructors from the Brigade of Guards were engaged to train the officers and men. In...  read more

Code: 68184

WW1 British Indian Army - 58 / Rifles (58th Vaughan's Rifles (Frontier Force)) 1903-1922 Brass Army metal shoulder title

A thickly made brass title of some quality with two original tombstone style fixings to the reverse,numerals '58' above a semi-circular formed "RIFLES". I suspect it to have been made my a UK manufacturer, although it is not maker marked. In super condition. Worn until 1922.

Cox p303 refers / Nath, A (2014) "Sowars and Sepoys in the Great War 1914 - 1918" fig 653 refers.
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Code: 68183

WW2 British Indian Army - Chamar Regiment Cast Brass Cap Badge

A cast brass example with two original fixing loops to the reverse. The Regiment was formed on 1st March 1943 and disbanded in 1946. It fought with distinction until the war’s end in Burma with the Chindits. Red felt backing added for display. Scarce.

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Code: 68181

WW1 British Indian Army - 48th Bengal Infantry Regiment (Pioneers) Brass Shoulder Title,

A finely cast brass shoulder title with the regimental number, '48', above the curved title, 'Pioneers'. Two original tombstone style fixing loops to the reverse. In very good condition and scarce.

The 48th Regiment of Bengal Infantry (Pioneers) was formed in 1901 in Lucknow. It was renamed the 48th Bengal Pioneers in the same year and then redesignated the 48th Pioneers in 190...  read more

Code: 68180

British Indian Army - Reserve Battalion Burma Military Police (BMP) Officer's Silver Cap Badge, pre 1937

A cast unmarked silver example with two original loops to the reverse. A seated crowned Chinthe facing left on a torse above the scroll 'Civis Sed Miles' (A citizen but a soldier) with a further scroll below that with the words "RESERVE Bn. B.M.P." Some loss of detail from service wear but scarce. In 1937 the Reserve Battalion was transferred to the Burma Frontier Force. Circa 4.2cms tall. ...  read more

Code: 68178

Pakistan Army - Frontier Force Regiment (including the Pathan Regiment) Silver Plated Cap Badge.

A post independence cap badge, theatre made and attractively silver plated with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Formerly the 12th Frontier Force Regiment.

'FF' to the centre of a shield on crossed swords and the scroll with the word 'PATHAN' below. As worn from 1949 until replaced by a new badge pattern in 1956. Different battalions wore different ...  read more

Code: 68177