Indian Army - 1st Punjab Regiment post 1922 Officers cap badge

Gilt dragon resting on silver scroll inscribed “ 1st Punjab Regiment ” with additional “ China ” scroll beneath the dragon’s chest. " Cast version and theatre made. Two original integral loops to the reverse. In good condition, slightly polishing to detail on the dragon's body otherwise no damage. Circa 4.6cms wide and 2.9cms tall. An attractive badge.

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Code: 67881

WW1 Indian Army - 62nd Punjabis Officer's Silver Collar Badge

A very attractive locally made unmarked silver collar badge. Two original lugs to the reverse (one out of shape but still functional). Circa 3cms wide and 2.1cms tall. Not as posh looking as the UK made example (see my item 58624) but charming nonetheless. Rare.

The 62nd Punjabis was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1759 as the 3rd Battalion o...  read more

Code: 68091

Indian AFI - Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles (NBMR) White Metal Cap Badge

An original UK made die struck Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles cap badge circa 4.5 cms x 4 cms; two original lugs to rear (north-south). A good example with sharp detail. Mounted on an original rectangle of red felt, presumably a pagri badge backing. In superb condition.

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Code: 68077

Indian Army - VR / Bombay White Metal Shoulder Title - Gaunt London

VR / Bombay (Bombay Volunteer Rifles) shoulder title UK made and maker marked GR Gaunt London. Disbanded 1947. Two original loops to the reverse, slight hammered look to the finish otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 68463

WW2 Indian Army - India GVIR Military Police Cast Brass Cap Badge

A die cast brass metal example with original slider to the reverse. As worn from 1940 until 1947. Very slight polishing to detail but detail still good.

MHS Special Number 2022 pp.94-95 & NAM.2013-10-20-73-1 refer.

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Code: 68098

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

Indian Army Military Police cap badge, post Independence 1947

An Indian made sand cast example silver plated with original long slider to reverse (clipped) suggesting it was worn in a sun helmet or pagri band. In very good condition.

The Lions of Ashoka over a wreath, five pointed star in centre, scroll below MILITARY POLICE.

NAM.2013-10-20-73 - 5

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Code: 68167

Indian Sub Continent - Burma Burmese Rangoon Police Cast White Metal Cap Badge

A locally made cast in white metal cap badge with two original tombstone style loops to the reverse. Circa 4.7cms in diameter. Scarce.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 2132 refers.

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Code: 64595

Indian Army - 2nd Punjab Regiment White Metal Cap Badge

A flat backed example, possibly silver plated, with two original loops to the reverse, finely cast and theatre made.

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Code: 68104

Indian Army - 19th XIX Hyderabad Regiment White Metal Cast Cap Badge

A nicely cast flat backed white metal example which appears to have been silver plated with two original small copper loops to the reverse. Theatre made. Circa 5cms wide and 3.5cms tall. Worn from 1922 - 1946.

Retitled as the Kumaon Regiment on 27th October 1945 and dropped this pattern of badge.

NAM.2013-10-20-45 - 122 refers.

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Code: 68099