British Indian Army - The IX (9th) JAT Regiment Cast Brass Other Ranks Pagri / Turban Badge

9th JATs Cast brass metal with original pin fitting to the reverse. King's Crown. Circa 37mm tall. In good condition. Worn from 1922 - 1950.

The IX (9th) JAT Regiment of the British 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 J...  read more

Code: 69234

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 - 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

Code: 68974

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 Army - Zhob Militia Headdress Cap Badge, circa 1889

Cast white metal badge in the form of a mountain goat with long horns, standing on peak of mountain, with scroll 'Zhob Militia'. A small badge at only 35mm tall with two original loops (n-s). Appears to have been silver plated. Rare.

The Zhob Militia were formed by William Raikes-Hodson in 1852. Drawn from Pashtun, Baluch and Afghan soldiers, the unit served as a reconnaissanc...  read more

Code: 68994

Pakistan Army - 11th PAVO (Frontier Force) Cavalry Cap Badge, 1956 onwards

A brass cast example with an original thin slider cut from cut sheet brass. In good overall condition. As worn 1956 - 1974.

See the following URL for a lineage history of this unit:

https://hcvv.home.xs4all.nl/milweb/British-India/Cavalry/cav11.html


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Code: 69500

Pakistan Army - Bahawalpur Regiment Cap Badge, 1952 - 1956 only

Cast with flat back and two original loops, a gilding metal brass cap badge depicting a pelican surmounted by a star and crescent, the whole surrounded by a date palm wreath, with a scroll below, inscribed 'Bahawalpur Regiment'. The backing for the cap badge was of circular maroon cloth (now absent).

On independence, Bahawalpur State acceded to Pakistan and in 1952, Bahawalpur I...  read more

Code: 69499

WW2 India - Indian Army Madras Regiment Cast Brass Cap Badge

A theatre cast example, all in brass with original slider presumably for wear in the pagri. In god condition. Raised in 1941 and worn until 1945 when replaced by a bi-metal version.

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Code: 69496

British Indian Army - Mid Victorian Bengal Native Infantry Large Cast Brass Badge - Pagri Fitting, pre 1885

A rare badge, large at circa 7cms tall with crossed Muskets with Flintlock mechanisms clearly visible (so an early design). Cast in brass, with an original long pin fitting and C clasp for wear on the pagri or turban.

There were many different regiments of Bengal Native Infantry, a lot of whom were disbanded or disarmed at the time of Indian Mutiny, but in the 1860s many of th...  read more

Code: 69494

WW2 India - Indian Army Pioneers Cast Brass Cap Badge

A large flat backed theatre cast example, nicely voided with a King's Crown above a scroll 'Pioneers' and GRI cypher to centre. Two original loops to reverse (slight twisting). A large badge at circa In very good condition. Circa 5.1cms tall. The owner claims it was worn 1940 - 1947, which seems to be supported by the information below.

The origin of the Indian Pioneer Cor...  read more

Code: 69495