WW2 Indian Army Staff Officer's / Unattached List Gilt Forage Cap, George VI issue Badge
A cast brass example with two original integral loops to the reverse. Circa 4.5cms tall. In good overall condition.
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25.00 GBP
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
85.00 GBP
WW1 Indian Army - 6 / Royal Jats (6th Royal Jat Light Infantry) Bronzed Cast One Piece Shoulder Title
Indian made cast bronzed finish shoulder title 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 ... read more
Indian Sub-continent - Khairpur Mounted Rifles and Camel Corps Cast Brass Shoulder Title
A one piece locally cast title with two small integral loops to the reverse, sadly one of this has been snapped in half, otherwise in good condition and scarce. This unit saw service in East African campaign in WW1.
The Khairpur Imperial Service Mounted Rifles joined the Imperial Service Troops scheme in 1905. The Imperial Service Troops scheme was created in 1888 from amongs... read more
WW1 Indian Lawrence Royal Military School College Sanawar Helmet Pagri Badge
A die struck gilding metal example with original long slider for wear in the pagri to the reverse. Some darkening / staining to front. Signs of service wear otherwise in good condition. Circa 7.8cms tall. Scarce.
Cox 2725 refers.
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65.00 GBP
NBMR (Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles) White Metal Shoulder Title
A silver plated example with two original long loops to reverse (some bending but fully functional). In good condition. Worn circa 1889-1947.
The unit was originally formed in 1872 as the Northern Bengal Volunteer Rifle Corps, drawing heavily on British tea planters for recruits. In 1889 the auxiliary unit was reorganised as the Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles, with Darjeeling ... read more
20.00 GBP
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
225.00 GBP
Colonial Indian Imperial Police Senior Officers Rank Insignia
Silver plated set of three items mounted on khaki drill epaulette strap (this looks to have been reused from something else given the multitude of surplus holes, but it serves as a useful way to display the insignia). Minor wear to plate and velvet backing to crown is worn otherwise in good overall condition. Pre 1947.
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45.00 GBP
Indian Army (AFI) - 1st Madras Volunteer Guards / Infantry Volunteers Officer's Fire Gilt Collar Badge, King's Crown
A lovely die cast fire gilt example with two original loops to the reverse and original split pin. Maker's stamp on the reverse (A&N Co) Slight touch of verdigris otherwise in very good condition and scarce.
As Cox 2698.
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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
65.00 GBP