WW1 / WW2 Indian Army - Assam Valley Light Horse (AVLH) Matched Pair of White Metal Shoulder Titles

A very good pair of matching white shoulder titles in the form of the unit's initials, 'AVLH'. Worn 1896-1947.

The Assam Valley Light Horse was formed as a volunteer corps and auxiliary regiment based in Assam. The majority of those in the regiment were tea planters from the Assam Valley.

The unit was founded on 25 September 1896, formed from the Assam Valley Moun...  read more

Code: 68559

Indian Army - 14th Punjab Regiment Cast White Metal Cap Badge

A very fine cast example in very good condition with two original loops (slightly squashed). King's Crown. The five points of the star represent the five major rivers of the Punjab. As worn from 1922 until 1956. Allocated to Pakistan in 1947.

The 14th Punjab Regiment was formed in 1922 during a reorganization of the Indian Army.
World War II The regiment saw extensive ...  read more

Code: 68563

Indian Army - Mahratta Light Infantry Facing Brass Shoulder Titles

UK made with two original hexagonal loops to the reverse of each. Some loss of detail to front through service wear and polishing on the left facing collar badge, other one has better detail. Not matching but facing.

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Code: 68561

WW1 Indian Army - 59th Royal Scinde Rifles (Frontier Force) Officer's Silver Cap Badge

A theatre cast cap badge in the form of a Maltese Cross surmounted by a King's Crown, with the regimental number, '59', within a circlet inscribed with the unit title, 'Royal Scinde Rifles Frontier Force'. The arms of the cross are decorated, have spherical terminals and are supported by four lions. A scroll below bears the motto, 'Ready Aye Ready'. Marked silver to reverse. Two integral loop...  read more

Code: 68562

Indian Army - 3rd Battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment White Metal Cap Badge, pre 1947

A cast white metal example, which appears to have been silver plated with two original loops (pinched but functional) to the reverse. An attractive badge, circa 37mm tall. King's crown. As worn from 1922 when the 27th Punjabis became the 3rd Battalion,15th Punjab Regiment and wore this badge until circa 1953. At the time of Independence the Regiment was allocated to Pakistan.

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Code: 68636

Indian Army 2nd Royal Lancers (Gardners Horse) head-dress badge

A good scarce post 1922 - 1947 Indian made die cast brass example. Two loops to the reverse. Taken from a gaunt example (feint naming still evident on this cast version). In very good condition.

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Code: 64166

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 - 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