Indian Army 6th Rajputana Rifles (RR) Pagri Badge Cast White Metal Pagri / Sun Helmet Badge

A locally cast silver plated (unmarked) cap badge with original and stout pagri pin fitting to the reverse. In very good condition. Circa 4.6cms tall. King's Crown.

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Code: 66521

Indian Army - 22nd Bombay Infantry Officer's Silver Pagri Badge - Rare King's Crown, Circa 1901 - 1903 only

Good cast native silver crowned ‘22’ bearing ‘BOMBAY INFANTRY’ scrolls, Stout brooch pin (C clasp clamped shut over pin, really do not recommend trying to re-open this). Silver dark toned. Possible stamp to reverse but cannot make this out. Circa 4.8cms tall. As part of the reform of the Indian Army in 1903 the regiment became the 122nd Rajputana Infantry. So a King's crown version of this...  read more

Code: 66420

Indian Army 16th Punjab Regiment post 1922 Silver Plated Collar Badge

A nicely made sand cast unmarked silver-plated crowned Maltese cross, behind which is a Muslim crescent, bearing a Sikh quoit with ‘16’ to centre. “PUNJAB REGT” below. Two original integral loops to reverse with cotter pin. In very good condition. As worn from 1922 - 1956.

The 16th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. It was transferred t...  read more

Code: 65432

AFI - Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles (NBMR) White Metal Cap Badge

An original UK made die struck Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles cap badge circa 4.5 cms x 4 cms; two original lugs to rear. A good example with sharp detail.

Comm DaMc (152)

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Code: 65778

Indian Army - 17th Dogra Regiment Officer's Beret Cap Badge

A locally die cast silvered officer's beret / FS cap badge with two original fittings to the reverse. Circa 3.2cms tall. Silver dark toned and in very good condition. Partial maker's name to reverse, but sadly only "...& SON" still visible. As worn 1922 - 1947.

The final photo shows this same badge being worn in a senior officer's beret, circa 1946. Photo credit to the NAM f...  read more

Code: 66421

Ceylon Mounted Rifles White Metal Shoulder Title

UK made white metal one piece shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Worn circa 1906 - 1938.

Renfew et al Vol 1 No 1125 refers.

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Code: 63070

Ceylon Mounted Rifles White Metal Shoulder Title

UK made white metal one piece shoulder title with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition. Worn circa 1906 - 1938.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1125 refers.

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Code: 63424

Indian Army - QVC 62nd Bengal Native Infantry Brass Glengarry Badge

A badge of this pattern is described in the Sir John Chapple Collection gifted to the National Army Museum. Die struck in yellow brass with two original brass fixing loops to the reverse. Circa 7.6cms tall in good condition with no damage. The 62nd were disarmed in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny. Rare.

See also my item 64414 for a cast version, which are also known.
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Code: 65771

37 White Metal Numerals Shoulder Title, most probably Indian

Looks military rather than police, most probably Australian / Commonwealth related rather than a British unit, but looks UK made. Circa 22mm wide and 17mm tall. Any help with identification, greatly appreciated.

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Code: 66332

Indian Auxiliary (Volunteer) Army - Assam Valley Light Horse (AVLH) Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Cap badge, Assam Valley Light Horse, 1901-1947. Bi-metal badge consisting of an eight-pointed star with "AVLH" unit monogram surmounted by King's Crown, with scroll bearing the unit's motto, "Semper Paratus", meaning "Always Ready". Finely cast and of two part construction, locally made, with two original loops to reverse (some squashing with service wear) and cotter / split pin. Circa 4.1cm...  read more

Code: 66184