WW2 vintage Large Pattern India Indian Mountain Artillery Die Struck Brass Cap Badge
An attractive and good stiff die struck brass badge with original slider. Circa 5.1cm tall and 6.7cm wide. Scarce in this condition and not theatre made. In superb condition.
D62.9
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WW1 Indian Army - 62nd Punjabis Officers Hallmarked Silver Facing Collar Badges
A very attractive facing pair of heavy quality hallmarked silver collar badges, not quite an exact match, but a good match and both having hallmarks for WW1. Two original silver lugs to the reverse of each and both maker marked J&Co (Jennens). Each is circa 3.2cm wide and 2.2cm tall. Birmingham assaye date letters Q and U for 1915 and 1919 respectively. In excellent condition.
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WW2 Indian Army Dental Corps ( IADC ) Officer 's Cast White Metal Cap Badge
King's crown, two original small loops to the reverse, neatly cast in white metal and silver plated (unmarked). Circa 3.9cm tall.
A dental branch of the Indian Medical Corps was formed in 1940. In March 1943, this took on its own identity as the Indian Army Dental Corps. This was badge would therefore have only been worn between 1943 and 1947. Scarce.
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Indian Army - Indian Army Veterinary Corps Bi Metal Cast Collar Badge
A nicely cast two part construction gilt brass with white metal centaur ( facing right ) to centre of star with King 's crown above and two original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.6cm tall. This title from 1925 onwards. Indian made but of good quality. Scarce pattern.
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Indian Army ( AFI ) Kolar Gold Fields Battalion Matched Pair of Officer 's Gilt Collar Badges, 1917 - 1947
A scarce Kolar Gold Fields Battalion matched pair of collar badges worn circa 1903-17. UK made die cast gilt brass, a crowned circlet with crossed hammer and pickaxe. Kolar Gold Fields Battalion designation applied from 1947 until Indian Independence. Circa 3cm tall with two original loops to the reverse of each. In very good condition.
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WW1 Indian Army - KGFV ( Kolar Gold Fields Volunteers ) Small White Metal Shoulder Title
A small white metal UK made / officer 's quality white metal shoulder title with two original lugs to the reverse. Slight twisting to lugs from service wear, otherwise in very good condition. Circa 33mm wide by 10mm tall.
The Kolar Gold Fields are believed to be the second deepest gold mines in the world. Situated at a distance of approximately 120km from Bangalore.
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Indian Army 130th Baluchis Bi-metal Shoulder Title - maker named
An attractive and scarce bi-metal die cast two piece shoulder title to the 130 Baluchis. With 2 integral lugs to the reverse. Faintly marked on the reverse with maker's details - J H Johnson & Co, Aligarh, U.P. The brass has been given a bronze finish, In good condition.
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Indian Army - Chota Nagpur Regiment AFI post 1917 white metal cap badge
Finely cast example. Within a crowned horseshoe scroll inscribed “C.N. Regt.”; a Cobra with its body encircling the ends of the scroll. The cobra appears to be a contrasting colour. With two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 4cm tall and 3cm wide. Worn circa 1917 - 1947 (Cox No 2722 refers).
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WW1 Indian Army - Matched Pair of Kolar Gold Field Volunteers White Metal Collar Badges, 1903 - 1917
Kolar Gold Fields Volunteers matched pair of collar badges worn circa 1903-17. Die-stamped white metal crowned circlet with crossed hammer and pickaxe. Redesignated 43rd Kolar Gold Fields Battalion on 1st April 1917.
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Indian Army - 41st Eastern Bengal Company Brass Cap Badge
Scarce brass cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 5.2cm wide. In good condition with sharp detail. A crocodile upon a voided tablet "E.B.Co." This was worn after 1917 when the Eastern Bengal Volunteer Rifles was re-designated 41st Eastern Bengal Company.
A190.15
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