British Indian Princely State Forces - Orrcha Infantry Cap Badge

An attractive die struck example of UK manufacture with three original copper loops to reverse. Gilding metal is bright and is in unissued condition. All fiddly bits present and correct. Pre 1950. Rare.

Orchha State (also known as Urchha, Ondchha and Tikamgarh) was a kingdom situated in the Bundelkhand region. The state was ruled by Bundela clan of Rajputs.

Or...  read more

Code: 69498

Indian Army - Jodhpur Lancers Cast Brass Cap Badge

A die cast brass cap badge with two original copper loops to the reverse. Circa 4cms tall. Dappled appearance to the Kite.

The Jodhpur Lancers arrived in Flanders in October 1914 and remained on the Western Front for over three years. There they participated in several unsuccessful attempts to break through German lines, including at the Battle of Cambrai where they followed ...  read more

Code: 63094

WW1 Indian Princely State Forces (Jodhpur) - The Maharaja of Jodhpur 1st & 2nd Lancers Large Cast Brass NCO's Arm Badge - Battle Honour - Marwar

A large and impressive brass cast badge in the shape of a 'Cheel' (Kite) facing right with wings outstretched, perched on a scroll with the inscription 'MARWAR', the ancient name for the kingdom of Jodhpur. Three of three integral tombstone style fixings to the reverse. Circa 7.3cms tall. In good worn condition. It was worn on the upper right arm. Rare.

The Jodhpur Lancers w...  read more

Code: 68186

British Indian Princely State Forces - 4 Gwalior Infantry Chromed Silver Coloured Cap Badge

A very nicely cast example which has a chrome silver colour finish. Original slider. It depicts a sun with a decorative pattern either side of hooded cobra snakes and a 4 above and scroll below with 'GWALIOR INFANTRY'. In excellent condition.

Comm TeMo  read more

Code: 69497

8th King's Royal Irish Hussars NCOs Arm Badge

A die struck silver plated example with three original loops to the reverse. Circa 63mm tall and 37mm wide.

Linaker & Dine Plate 23.1D refers.

C23.1  read more

Code: 69313

18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) NCOs White Metal Arm Badge, pre 1922 variety

A die cast white metal example with to original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.6cms tall and 4cms wide. Scarce.

Note this has a gap between the tail of the Q and back leg of the M. Post 1922 versions did not have a gap. See the final photo for a side my side comparison. Only the badge on the left is for sale here. See my item 64761 for the later pattern.

Lin...  read more

Code: 65123

3rd Dragoon Guards NCOs White Metal Arm Badge

Large POW feathers, a quality die struck white metal example with three original loops to the reverse (some twisting but functional). Circa 5.4cms tall and 5.6cms wide. Some slight polishing to highpoint on central plume otherwise a pleasing example.

Linaker & Dine Fig 8.4(B) refers.

Comm JoPa  read more

Code: 68917

Queens Own Hussars (QOH) NCOs Chromed Arm Badge

A light allow metal chromed example with three original blades to the reverse (folded over), but in unissued / mint condition. It would have been worn on a Garter blue backing cloth, the blades pushed through this and then the badge backing sewn to the uniform sleeve to avoid holing the sleeve. The QEII version was introduced in the late 1960s. Worn until amalgamation in 1993.

read more

Code: 69314

11th PAO Hussars NCOs Silver Plated Arm Badge

A very fine solid die-struck (semi-cast) silver plated crest of Prince Albert on two original lugs (sanctioned for wear in 1876, but this pattern was actually worn in the 1950s). Circa 6cm tall. Minor toning to silver finish.

Linaker & Dine Plate 29.1 (C) refers.

C23.1  read more

Code: 66844

1st Royal Dragoons OR 15th / 19th Kings Own Hussars NCO's white metal Arm Badge

A good pre 1953 NCOs die struck white metal example with two original lugs to the reverse. In very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 65cm tall and 38mm wide.

Linaker & Dine pages 34 and 124 refer.

C23.1  read more

Code: 57201