19th Hussars (Alexandra PWO and then Queen Alexandra's Own) Other Ranks Theatre Cast Brass Shoulder Title

A rare theatre made sand cast example, presumably in India when the Regiment was stationed there, with two original integral fixing loops to the reverse. Quite a bit smaller than its UK made counterpart as illustrated in Westlake (No 176). Circa 13mm tall and 30mm wide. The UK made pattern is 14mm tall and 35mm wide (see my item 62065).

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Code: 69137

XIXH - 19th Hussars (Alexandra PWO) Officer's Shoulder Title, Pre 1908

A rare officer's Roman numeral large pattern shoulder title in gilt brass with two original loops to the reverse. Only minor signs of service wear and in very good condition. This pattern only worn until 1908 when replaced by XIXRH.

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Code: 69138

19th Royal Hussars (Queen Alexandra's Own) Other Ranks Cap Badge Collar and Shoulder Title Set

An attractive set with the cap badge on the classic early hairpin slider (factory cut to shape of the 'A' badge), with two close matching collar badges of same size as the cap but with two original D shaped loops to the reverse of each (some slight service wear and bending to loops) and two brass '19H' shoulder titles on their original hexagonal fixing loops; a close match (very slight colour v...  read more

Code: 69139

Victorian 19th PWO Hussars Single Scroll Elephant Other Ranks Cap Badge

A genuine example die struck white metal example of this much copied badge. Two dark toned loops, correct gap at tail and correct font. Gorgeous.

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Code: 69169

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.

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Code: 68186

Small Pattern Gilt Button as worn by a member of the personal staff of Edward, Prince of Wales, Made for the Royal Tour to India & Burma in 1921 - 22

A rare and attractive engraved medium sized gilt button, circa 14mm in diameter, flat backed button with fixed shank. Maker marked (faintly) Pitt &Co, Maddox St. London.

Worn during the visit by Edward, Prince of Wales, later Duke of Windsor to India & Burma November 17, 1921 - March 7, 1922. He sailed on HMS Renown.

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Code: 69532

1922 Royal Visit India - Orderlies or Servants Pair of Matched Collar Badge - Denoting a member of the personal staff of Edward, Prince of Wales, Made for the Royal Tour to India & Burma in 1921 - 22

Die struck brass pair of collar badges with two original lugs to the reverse of each (touch of verdigris to reverse only). Each circa 4.4cm tall and 2.4cm wide. In excellent condition with sharp detail.

Worn during the visit by Edward, Prince of Wales, later Duke of Windsor to India & Burma November 17, 1921 - March 7, 1922. He sailed on "HMS Renown".

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Code: 55183

Indian Army and later Pakistan Army - 8th Punjab Regiment Brass Cap Badge

A very well cast cap badge with two original tombstone style loops to the reverse. As worn from 1922 - 1956. Allocated to Pakistan in 1947.

MHS Special Number 2022 p63 refers.

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Code: 69318

Ceylon Light Infantry (CLI) Cast White Metal Cap Badge

A locally finely cast example with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 42mm tall. Probably silver plated. Circa 1881 - 1949. In very good condition.

Renfrew Vol 1 No 1097 refers.

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Code: 69319