WW1 Canada - 13th Battalion CEF 1st Canadian Division The Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Of Canada – King’s Crown Browning Copper Cap Metal Cap Badge

Browning copper die struck cap badge. The two lugs seem quite short so possibly contemporary replacements. Some loss of detail to the highpoints from polishing otherwise in good original condition.

The Battalion was raised in Quebec and Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P.C.O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion saile...  read more

Code: 69235

2nd Life Guards GV Other Ranks Bronze Cap Badge

An early WW1 GV pattern cap badge worn from 1913 onwards with original slider to the reverse (a W or M scratched on to it). A good striking, almost mint. Scarce.

The First and Second Life Guards were amalgamated in 1922 to form The Life Guards ( 1st & 2nd ).

K&K Vol 1, Fig. 728 refers.

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Code: 54755

British Indian. 105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment, OR’s glengarry badge and matched facing collar badges circa 1874-1881

105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment, OR’s glengarry badge and matched facing collar badges set, worn circa 1874/6-1881. A good die-stamped gilt example of all three. Crowned coiled bugle horn; lined ‘105’ to voided centre. Brass lugs East and West to badge. (K&K Vol 1 , No 582). Collar badges are fitted with two original copper lugs, East and West (Chruchill No 1388 refers, 2nd pattern v...  read more

Code: 55227

Indian Army ( Madras ) - Southern Province Mounted Rifles (SPMR) Medium Pattern White Metal Button

Circa 19.5mm in diameter, with fixed shank and back-marked J.H. Johnson & Co, Aligarh U.P. In good condition. SPMR below a bugle. Pre 1947.

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Code: 55375

Indian Army - Officer's Madras Pioneers Matched and Facing Sterling Silver Collar Badges

UK made both marked sterling with two of two original silver loops to the reverse of each. Facing and matching, depicting and Indian Elephant over pioneer crossed spade and pick axe. Gorgeous pair and scarce (trace of bluetack to reverse of one shaft, now removed). Circa 25mm tall.

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Code: 68037

Indian Army - Victorian QVC Madras Staff Corps Officers Gilt Large Pattern Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked W. Jones & Compy, 236 Regent Street, London. QVC crown. Some service wear with gilt dulled otherwise in good overall condition with sharp detail.

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Code: 68997

Indian Army - M & S M Railway Rifles Medium Pattern White Metal Button

Circa 17.5mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Barton Son & Co, Bangalore. In very good condition with sharp detail. Scarce.

The Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway was a railway company that operated in southern India. It was founded on 1 January 1908 by merging the Madras Railway and the Southern Mahratta Railway.

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Code: 69012

Indian Army (AFI) - 1st Madras Volunteer Guards / Infantry Volunteers Officer's Matched Pair of Gilt Brass Collar Badges, King's Crown

A matched pair with two original D shaped loops to the reverse of each. Nicely die cast, but most probably locally made in India and with a maker's stamp on the reverse of each central shield. It looks like A & N, Co. Gilt brass finish, dulled to front. In good condition and of officer quality.

As Cox 2698.

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Code: 66738

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 - The IX (9th) JAT Regiment 'Heroes' Cast White Metal Helmet Badge

9th JATs Cast white metal with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 5.2cms wide and 4.5cms tall.

The IX (9th) JAT Regiment of the 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 Jats)
4th Battalion (from 18th Infantry)
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Code: 68112