Indian Army - QVC Victorian Bengal Medical Service White Metal Pagri Badge

A quite stunning badge, heavy solid struck in one piece in what looks like unmarked Indian silver with original pagri fitting. Circa 6.7cms tall. The VRI monogram (adopted in 1877) is riveted to the centre and the casting is very fine but most probably locally made in India. Most likely an officer's / senior doctor's badge as opposed to an Indian Mess Servant. Indian Medical Service was formed ...  read more

Code: 67144

Indian Army - 7th Duke of Connaughts Own Rajputs Regiment of Bengal Infantry, Field Service Badge, 1901 - 1922

Worn by both battalions, the Roman Numerals VII in cast brass surmounted by a King's Crown and with fittings for a pin which has sadly been broken off but appears to be an easy repair. Circa 5.2cms tall and with some dark toning and a touch of verdigris. Could do with a light clean. Scarce find.

During World War One the regiment was deployed to Mesopotamia in 1914. As part of ...  read more

Code: 67143

Indian Army - 19th Hyderabad Regiment Brass Shoulder Title

A good scarce British made brass shoulder title. Two original hex type lugs to the reverse with original orange felt backing. I am unclear as to which battalion the backing represented but the Regiment had been formed from six others with the re-organisation of the Indian Army in 1922 so perhaps its has some relevance. In very good condition with cotter pin.


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Code: 67142

WW1 Indian Army Cavalry - 31st Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers Brass Shoulder Title

A UK Made brass shoulder title with two original loops for fixings. In very good condition. Worn circa 1903 - 1923. Scarce.

In 1903, Lord Kitchener's Indian Army reforms were implemented, under which the 1st (Duke of Connaught's Own) Bombay Lancers were renamed as the 31st (Duke of Connaught's Own) Bombay Lancers and this was the regiment's title as they entered the First Worl...  read more

Code: 67141

Indian Army - NBV Northern Bengal Volunteers White Metal Shoulder Title

a scarce nickel metal title with two original loops to the reverse. Worn 1873 - 1889 only. Some signs of service wear otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 65779

Burma Burmese Rangoon Police Cast White Metal Cap Badge

A locally made cast in white metal cap badge with two original tombstone style loops to the reverse. Circa 4.7cms in diameter. Scarce.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 2132 refers.

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Code: 64595