British Indian & Indian Army - Sikh Light Infantry Cap Badge
A cast white metal silver plated example with two original copper loops to the reverse. In good worn condition. Circa 4cms tall. Formed in 1941 and this badge also worn post Independence.
The regiment's cap badge is a chakram or quoit, with a mounted kirpan (type of knife). The insignia was designed to honour the Khalsa community's Akali Nihang ancestry.
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35.00 GBP
Indian Army ( Madras ) - Southern Province Mounted Rifles (SPMR) Cast White Metal Field Service Cap / Collar Badge
SPMR below a bugle. Pre 1947. In good condition. Bugle facing to the left.
Examples of field service caps with the bugle facing to the right (sic) have been observed.
Cox 2668 refers.
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10.00 GBP
Indian Sub Continent - 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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30.00 GBP
Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps Blackened Brass Collar Badge
Smaller than the cap badge (see final photo for comparison, available for sale elsewhere as my item 63089) at circa 3cms tall and 2.4cms wide, with two original loops to the reverse. In good overall condition.
Worn in non-facing pairs, circa 1881 - 1947.
Renfrew et al, Vol 2 Nos 2140/2141 refer.
See 63089 for the cap badge.
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WW1 Indian Army - 107th Pioneers Cast Brass Shoulder Title
"107" above a semi-circular formed "PIONEERS". Two integral loops with cotter pin. In good condition. The Regiment saw service in the Middle East in WW1.
Became the 2nd Bombay Pioneers in 1922 and disbanded in 1933.
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18.00 GBP
Indian Army - VR / Bombay White Metal Shoulder Title - Gaunt
VR / Bombay (Bombay Volunteer Rifles) shoulder title UK made and maker marked GR Gaunt London. Disbanded 1947. Two original loops to the reverse, slight polishing otherwise in very good condition.
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15.00 GBP
WW1 Indian Army - No 1 Dress Gilt Cap Badge and Shoulder Title for Indian Staff / Unattached Personnel
This pattern of cypher relating to George V and as worn 1911 - 1935, a large die cast gilt cap badge with two original lugs to reverse, UK made. Gilt bright. Circa 4.9cms tall. Fire gilt finish superb. Mounted on red felt backing for display. Together with a single "Staff" gilt shoulder title which is in equally good condition.
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45.00 GBP
Indian Sub-Continent - Hyderabad Arab Police Cast White Metal Cap Badge
Title in Arabic Script, crossed Daggers to base of badge. Some polishing to detail on front and two integral loops to reverse. The Hyderabad Police had a very small Arab section in comparison with the rest of the Force. Circa 43mm tall. Rare.
In September 1948, the Indian Army invaded Hyderabad State. The battle between the Nizam's army and the Indian Army lasted for five day... read more
75.00 GBP
British India - The Lawrence Royal Military School Bi-Metal Cap Badge
A UK manufactured die struck bi-metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. The central device in white metal is a more ornate version of the device borne at the top of the shield of the arms of the School and the circlet bears the school motto "Never Given In". Circa 42mm tall and 25mm wide. King's crown to top, pre 1947. A few minor stains otherwise in good condition and scar... read more
35.00 GBP
Indian Army - 104th Wellesley Rifles Officers Hallmarked Silver Pouch Belt Badge, 1903 - 1922
A stunning hallmarked silver full dress belt plate as worn by officers of the 104th Wellesley Rifles from 1903 until 1922. With matching Birmingham Hallmarks with date letter 'f' for 1905 to front and to the reverse of the solid silver backplate and also maker's details 'JRG & S' (JR Gaunt & Sons). Three of three original screw posts to the reverse with their original retaining nuts and wash... read more