Indian Army - Bombay Light Patrol, White Metal Cap Badge

Of UK manufacture given it is die struck. Two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 3.9cms tall. In superb good condition. Post 1933.

Prior to 1933, known as the Bombay Light Horse, part of the cavalry reserve of the British Indian Army, . The badge was modified from "Horse" to Patrol" in 1933 to reflect their mechanisation as the Bombay Light Patrol.

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Code: 68109

Indian Army - 8th King George's Own Light Cavalry White Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown

Sand cast in white metal with two original copper loops. A small delicate badge, but in good condition. As worn from 1922 - 1947. The regimental number, '8', over the intersection of two crossed lances, surmounted by a King's Crown, with the unit initials, 'KGO'.

The 8th King George's Own Light Cavalry was originally raised in 1826 as the 4th Regiment of Nizam's Cavalry by S...  read more

Code: 68207

Indian Army - 7th Light Cavalry White Metal Cap Badge

In the form of crossed lances and pennons, with a Tudor (King's) crown at the intersection of the lances. Below a scroll inscribed "LIGHT 7 CAVALRY". Loops original but pinched and twisted. As worn from 1930 until circa 1950.

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Code: 68963

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

Generic Grenade Collar Badge - Theatre Made

Sand cast with two integral lugs. Looks Indian . theatre made. In good condition and scarce.

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Code: 66008

Royal Indian Army Service Corps Officer's OSD Cap Badge and Collar Set

A UK made set of some quality. Die cast in bronze with original fittings and of two part construction. Near mint. King's crown. Worn until 1947.

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Code: 69283

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

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

British Indian Army - 2nd Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment Cap Badge

A small badge nicely cast in white metal (possibly silver plated) with two original plated copper loops to the reverse. Circa 37mm tall. In very good condition with better detail than other examples I have seen.

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Code: 69253

WW1 British Indian Army - 74 / Punjabis Cast Brass Shoulder Title

A theatre cast example with two original integral loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Worn by the 74th Punjabis until 1922 when the Regiment was renamed the 2nd Battalion of the 2nd Punjab Regiment. Fought in Palestine in WW1.

Ashok Nath's "Sowars and Sepoys in the Great War 1914 - 1918" No 737 refers.

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Code: 69254