Indian Army Post Independence - Maratha Light Infantry Cast Brass Shoulder Title

A one piece shoulder title in cast brass with two loops to the reverse, one is a replacement afixed with a fair amount of solder otherwise in very good condition. As worn from 1950 with the Maratha shield and crossed swords to the centre of the bugle. Prior to 1947, the Regiment was known as the Mahratta Light Infantry.

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Code: 68637

Indian Army - 1st Punjab Regiment bi-metal Cap Badge, pre 1947

This cap badge is of two part construction and of Indian manufacture, gilding metal star and crown with a white metal central mounted riveted device, with two original tombstone style fixings to reverse (north - south, cap to centre of each tab circa 26mm). Circa 4.2cms tall and 3.4cms wide. In very good condition. A pleasing example.

The 1st Punjab Regiment was a regiment of th...  read more

Code: 68635

Indian Army - 10th Baluch Regiment Officer's Silver Cap Badge

A flat backed example with two original silvered loops to the reverse. Circa 33mm tall and 38mm wide. This has been neatly theatre cast from a hallmarked silver version. Please note this is not hallmarked silver, but it does appear to have been made from silver. Dark toned and in very good condition.

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Code: 68108

Ceylon Light Infantry (CLI) Officers Pair of Silver Collar Badges

A scarce pair of silver die cast collar badges of the CLI with two original silver loops to the reverse of each (slightly different shape, the hallmarked one possibly also for wear the Field Service / Side Cap). Circa 2.5cms tall. Makers mark for what looks like G&S Co Ltd and Birmingham assay marks for date letter J (1933) on one. Clearly a pair, but it is often found that only one is hallma...  read more

Code: 64177

Indian Army and later Pakistan Army - 8th Punjab Regiment Brass Pagri Cap Badge

A very well made die struck cap badge with original slider to the reverse. As worn from 1922 - 1956. Allocated to Pakistan in 1947. This one appears to have been UK made and the slider was possibly for wear as a pagri badge. Some verdigris to fixing point of slider on the reverse otherwise in very good condition.

MHS Special Number 2022 p63 refers.

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Code: 67769

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 - Stunning Punjab Light Horse Gilt and Silver Plated Officer's Cap Badge - English Made

Stunning English made die-cast fire gilt crowned star mounted with silvered “ De Bon Vouloir Servir Le Roi ” bearing “PLH” to centre. Circa 4.5cm tall with two original loops to the reverse. Great condition.

The Punjab Light Horse was raised in 1867 and formed part of the Cavalry Reserve in the British Indian Army. The regimental headquarters was at Lahore, in Punjab. The regime...  read more

Code: 60131

Indian Army - 5th Mahratta Light Infantry Large Cast White Metal Pagri / Sun Helmet Badge

Locally made and nicely cast with original and stout pagri pin fitting. Circa 5.1cms tall. In very good condition.

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Code: 68556

6th Rajputana Rifles Officer's Silver Plated Shoulder Pouch Belt Plate Badge

A good scarce silver plated cast example. Within a crowned laurel wreath festooned with battle honours, a Maltese cross with battle honours on each arm and lions between the angles. The centre, the monogram RR within a roped circlet on a seeded ground. Four screw posts to the reverse, complete with backing plate, but with only one original fastening nut remaining. In good condition but the ...  read more

Code: 68535

Indian Army - 7th Duke of Connaughts Own Rajputs Regiment of Bengal Infantry, Victorian Officers Pagri Badge, 1893 - 1901

Die struck in bronze, British made and in in very good condition with stout pin and clasp undamaged and intact. Circa 58mm tall. In super condition.

The monogram ('A', 'W', 'P' and a reversed 'P' - probably for Prince Arthur William Patrick), surmounted by a royal crest with an Imperial Crown, with a wreath and a scroll bearing the unit title, 'Duke of Connaught's Own', and th...  read more

Code: 63324