WW2 India - Indian Army Pioneers Cast Brass Cap Badge

A large flat backed theatre cast example, nicely voided with a King's Crown above a scroll 'Pioneers' and GRI cypher to centre. Two original loops to reverse (slight twisting). A large badge at circa In very good condition. Circa 5.1cms tall. The owner claims it was worn 1940 - 1947, which seems to be supported by the information below.

The origin of the Indian Pioneer Cor...  read more

Code: 69495

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.

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Code: 69497

Pakistan Army - Bahawalpur Regiment Cap Badge, 1952 - 1956 only

Cast with flat back and two original loops, a gilding metal brass cap badge depicting a pelican surmounted by a star and crescent, the whole surrounded by a date palm wreath, with a scroll below, inscribed 'Bahawalpur Regiment'. The backing for the cap badge was of circular maroon cloth (now absent).

On independence, Bahawalpur State acceded to Pakistan and in 1952, Bahawalpur I...  read more

Code: 69499

Pakistan Army - 11th PAVO (Frontier Force) Cavalry Cap Badge, 1956 onwards

A brass cast example with an original thin slider cut from cut sheet brass. In good overall condition. As worn 1956 - 1974.

See the following URL for a lineage history of this unit:


hcvv.nl/milweb/British-India/Cavalry/cav11.html

A big thank you to Henk for providing an update for the link above. He manages a great site.

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Code: 69500

British Indian Princely State Forces - 1st Baroda Infantry Regiment Cap Badge

A finely cast and voided white metal example with two original copper loops to the reverse. A 'C' in the centre above two daggers, a scroll below 'BARODA'. In very good condition. Pre WW2.

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Code: 69501

P&O (Peninsular & Oriental) Shipping Officer's Medium Pattern Button

Roped 19mm, fixed shank, maker marked Firmin London - Gilt Merchant Navy Shipping officer's medium pattern uniform button. Gilt reasonably bright, some staining and a few slight marks. More than one available, please email if of interest.

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Code: 66449

WW2 Royal Navy RN Petty Officer's Bullion Cap Badge, King's Crown

Removed from cap. A padded bullion wire example with embroidered crown and silver plated metal fouled anchor to centre, on black wool background. Hessian backed with strengthening bar. In good worn condition. Central jewel below crown is blue. They were worn with blue central jewels from 1920 onwards.

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Code: 69589

WW2 Royal Navy (RN) Bullion Anti Aircraft Gunner, 3rd Class

A scarce arm badge, worn from 1939 - 1949. Removed from uniform, some tarnish to gold bullion wire from service wear.

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Code: 69592

WW2 Royal Navy - Woven Cloth Shoulder Title

In good condition (a little bit wrinkled), hessian backed. Authorised for wear on battledress in June 1941, replaced with a printed version in April 1943. initially worn by RN Beachmasters and with a separate supplementary Commando title by RN Commando units on battledress. Rare.

BoBD (Jon Mills) No 2343 refers.

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Code: 69593

Royal Navy (RN) Telegraphists / Wireless Operators Bullion Cloth Rating Badge

Removed from uniform. The paper packing cloth is unusual in that it reveals the makers name, 'Gwendyr Make' which suggests a Welsh manufacturer. A search on line shows they made items high quality embroidered items for the US forces stationed in the UK during WW2 and well as items for the Royal Navy and RAF both during and after WW2. Some minor wear to the bullion thread tentacles but general...  read more

Code: 69598