India - 1st Battalion Assam Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title
A good scarce blackened brass example to the 1st Battalion, Assam Rifles. Two integral loops to the reverse. Very nicely cast and of some quality. Worn by all ranks from 1917 to date. However, this has some real quality to it, so possibly an example as worn by an officer.
The Assam Rifles came into being in September 1917 when the existing Military Police Battalions in North ... read more
45.00 GBP
Indian Army - 31MC - 31st Mule Company Brass Shoulder Title
A good scarce locally made dark toned brass issue on flat integral loops.
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Indian Army - 8th Punjab Regiment Officer's Matched and Facing Hallmarked Silver Collar Badges - 1926
A matched pair, dark toned with original sterling silver individually stamped silver loops to the reverse of each and matching date letter 'B' Birmingham Assay office marks for 1926. Each maker marked "F&S" for Firmin & Sons. Circa 3.3cms tall. Detail remains sharp. A lovely pair.
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Pakistan Army - 22nd Cavalry Brass Shoulder Title
Post 1947, an attractively stylized cast brass shoulder title with two integral loops to the reverse.
Comm TeMo
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WW2 Indian Army - Hodson's Horse (Bengal Lancers) Officer's Silver Plated Cap Badge and Collar Badge
Silver-plated Officers' metal cap badge and single collar badge, the latter looks to be of UK manufacture. Both in very good condition with their original silvered loops. This pattern as worn from 1922 until 1950.
MHS Special Number 2022, p25 refers.
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65.00 GBP
WW1 Indian Army - 2nd Queen Victoria's Own Rajput Light Infantry White Metal cap badge
A nicely cast white metal example. Two original loops to the reverse. Worn until 1922.
Nath, A., "Sepoys and Sowars in the Great War 1914-1918, Cavalry and Infantry Regiments" (2014) No 249 / Cox 2382 refer.
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45.00 GBP
Indian Army - 6th Royal Jat Light Infantry One Piece Cast Brass Shoulder Title
Indian made cast brass with two original loops to the reverse. Numeral '6' over 'Royal Jats'. In very good condition. The title 'Royal' was conferred on them in 1921 and they became the 9th Jat Regiment in 1922, so a very short lived title. Scarce.
Nath, A., "Sepoys and Sowars in the Great War 1914-1918, Cavalry and Infantry Regiments" (2014) No 285 refers.
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Indian Princely State Forces (Jaipur) - Sawai Man Guards Brass Cap Badge
A thinly die struck brass cap badge, with two original loops, as worn circa 1935-1950. Circa 4.6cms across.
The unit was a very smart looking one, trained along the lines of the British Brigade of Guards and Instructors from the Brigade of Guards were engaged to train the officers and men. In WW2 the Regiment fought in the Middle East and North Africa and then in Italy and pr... read more
Indian Army - 6th Rajputana Rifles (RR) Officer's Blackened Brass Cap Badge
A UK made blackened brass die struck example with two original loops (n-s) to the reverse. King’s crown and as worn from 1922 - 1950. Slight wear to finish on highpoints otherwise in superb condition.
MHS Special Number 2022 p.61 refers.
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Indian Princely State Forces - Nizam of Hyderabad's Own Golconda Infantry Brass Helmet Turban Hat Cap Badge
A good large scarce die cast brass example. Two integral lugs to the reverse. Some sight staining to front and heavily polished to front which has nearly obliterated the title of the unit otherwise in good overall condition. Circa 8.6cms tall.
In September 1948, the Indian Army invaded Hyderabad State. The battle between the Nizam's army and the Indian Army lasted for five da... read more