Indian / Pakistan Army - 15th Lancers Gilt Brass Cap Badge

A small theatre cast gilt brass cap badge in the form of crossed lances with the unit number in large Roman numerals, 'XV', at the intersection, with a scroll below bearing the unit title, 'Lancers'. Two original loops to the reverse. In good overall condition. Worn from 1921 - 1947 and then from 1955.

The 15th Lancers was formed at Lucknow on 15 February 1922 by an amalgamati...  read more

Code: 68959

6th/8th (TAVR) Battalion Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Officer's Service Dress Beret, 1967-68 only

This green cloth beret has the cap badge of 8th Battalion DLI mounted on the felt cloth diamond of the 6th Battalion. In 1967, following a national Defence Review, the last two DLI Territorial Battalions were combined to form the 6th/8th Battalion DLI, which became part of the Light Infantry's Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve. Only one year later in 1968, this battalion was disbanded. ...  read more

Code: 67586

Indian Army - 1st Punjab Regiment OSD Bronzed Pagri Cap Badge, pre 1947

This cap badge is of two part riveted construction and of Indian manufacture, and has been given an officer's service dress (OSD) bronzed finish, and has an original slider (which is circa 5mm wide and 30mm long) - slider fitted for wear in the pagri of the tropical sun helmet. Badge is circa 4.2cms tall and 3,5cms wide. In very good condition. A pleasing example.

The 1st Punjab...  read more

Code: 68119

Indian Army -5th King Edward VII's Probyn's Horse Other Ranks White Metal Cap Badge

A finely cast white metal badge (silver plated) with two original loops. Prince of Wales's feathers at intersection of crossed lances, scrolls below with motto, 'Ich Dien', and the unit title, 'Probyn's Horse'. Worn circa 1921 - 1947.

This unit was raised in Lahore during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) by Captain Frederick Wale. After Wale's death in 1858, Major Dighton Probyn ...  read more

Code: 68964

WW1 Indian Army - 8th Cavalry Cast Silver Plated Cap Badge

A theatre made cast silver plated example with two original loops and mounted on a rectangle of green felt cloth for display. As worn by officers.

Amalgamated with the 5th Cavalry in 1921 and became the 3rd Cavalry in 1922.

Nath, A "Sowars and Sepoys in the Great War" Figure 540 refers.

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Code: 68962

Indian Army - 16th Light Cavalry Cap Badge

A good scarce post 1922 die cast brass example. Two lugs to the reverse. Circa 36mm tall.

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Code: 68961

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 - Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's Cavalry) Silver Plated Officers Metal Shoulder Title

An unmarked silver / silver plated example with two original silver loops to the reverse. Officer quality. Slight service wear otherwise in very good condition.

Nath, A "Sowars and Sepoys in the Great War" Figure 213 refers.

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Code: 68958

Ceylon Light Infantry (CLI) Officers Hallmarked Silver Collar / Field Service Cap Badge 1918

Left facing and fitted with pin and clasp, possibly for wear on the field service cap (faces the correct way) as well as collar badge. Never appears to have been fitted with lugs. Makers mark 'TBW' and Birmingham Assaye marks for 1918 (date letter t). Circa 3.7cms tall. Note without the 'ich' 'dien' on the scrolls. Scarce.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 1096 (but hallmarked 1924).<...  read more

Code: 64176

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