WW1 90th Punjabis Other Ranks Pagri Badge

A large and impressive other ranks quality pagri badge in cast white metal, looks to have been silver-plated, depicting a crowned quoit with a seated Chinthern to voided centre, '90' below and a scroll 'Punjabis', stout pin back with original fittings. Circa 7.2cms tall. Worn circa 1903-1922.

Became the 2nd Battalion, 8th Punjab Regiment in 1922.

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Code: 68395

Fusilier Brigade / Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (RRF) Facing Pair of Officers Silver Plated and Gilt Collar Badges

Each of two part construction silver plated mounted device on gilt grenade, with two original lugs to the reverse, in superb condition.

Col D R Wood Fig 243 refers.

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Code: 68416

WW2 Indian Army - 404th ( East Bengal ) Lines of Communication Area District Formation Sign

404 L. of C. formation sign, in worn condition and removed from uniform - four rusty hooks to the reverse. Depicts a paddy-bird. Embroidered / woven and faded from wear. Scarce.

Cole p117 refers.

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Code: 69421

British Army Sergeant Recruiter (Union Flags) Embroidered Cloth Arm Badge

Removed from uniform, in very good condition. Circa 1962 onwards.

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Code: 69437

Royal Air Force RAF Officer’s Cap Badge

A good full size padded example EIIR crown Has been worn but in good condition.

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Code: 69438

WW1 Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Two Part Brass Shoulder Title

Left facing bugle with three original loops and separate 'Durham' below with two original hexagonal fixings to the reverse (this a bit grubby). Brass dark toned and with signs of service wear otherwise but in reasonable overall condition.

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Code: 66770

T / 5 / Grenade / NF - White Metal One Piece Shoulder Title

A scarce one piece white metal shoulder title as worn by other ranks of the 5th (Territorial Force) Battalion, the Northumberland Fusiliers. Three original dark toned D style loops to the reverse. Grenade has been modified by the removal of its lugs by the manufacturer. The other ones of this type viewed have this modification. Worn circa 1908 - 1925 on the blue serge jacket. Scarce.
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Code: 67570

19th Hussars White Metal Pagri Badge - Slider

Usually encountered with loops / or sew on holes but this one with factory fitted long slider. Facing left as worn on tropical sun helmet (opposite direction to the NCO arm badge). Two spots of gilding metal where the loops could have been fitted but it does not appear they ever were. Scarce.

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Code: 69178

15th / 19th Hussars ( Kings Own ) Officers Enamelled Cap Badge - Queen's Crown Pattern

Gilt and enamel officer's cap badge with white metal overlay of crown and lion, with two original long loops to the reverse. Dulled from service wear, enamel undamaged, slight touch of greening to base of crown, otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 57960

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