Indian Army - Jodhpur Lancers Cast Brass Cap Badge
A die cast brass cap badge with two original copper loops to the reverse. Circa 4cms tall. Dappled appearance to the Kite.
The Jodhpur Lancers arrived in Flanders in October 1914 and remained on the Western Front for over three years. There they participated in several unsuccessful attempts to break through German lines, including at the Battle of Cambrai where they followed ... read more
18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) NCOs White Metal Arm Badge, pre 1922 variety
A die cast white metal example with to original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.6cms tall and 4cms wide. Scarce.
Note this has a gap between the tail of the Q and back leg of the M. Post 1922 versions did not have a gap. See the final photo for a side my side comparison. Only the badge on the left is for sale here. See my item 64761 for the later pattern.
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1st Royal Dragoons OR 15th / 19th Kings Own Hussars NCO's white metal Arm Badge
A good pre 1953 NCOs die struck white metal example with two original lugs to the reverse. In very good condition with sharp detail. Circa 65cm tall and 38mm wide.
Linaker & Dine pages 34 and 124 refer.
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7th Queen's Own Hussars NCO's White Metal Arm Badge on Correct Scarlet Felt Backing
As worn until 1958, this is in white metal with two original loops NS to the reverse (one bent slightly downwards) with scarlet felt backing. The scarlet backing was granted at the request of the Commanding Officer who was perturbed that the Regiment might be mistaken for the Army Catering Corps because both had similar shaped badges. A St Edward's (QEII) crown was never worn by the 7H. Circ... read more
13th / 18th Royal Hussars ( Queen Mary's Own) NCO's Chromed White Metal Arm Badge
A 1970s issue, flat die cast in chrome with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 39mm tall and 42mm wide with loops EW (19mm gap). With dark blue felt backing. It came with this but cannot determine whether this is correct or not. It certainly displays better with it.
Linaker & Dine Plate No 33.3(E) refers.
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18.00 GBP
4 / 7th Dragoon Guards White Metal NCO's Arm Badge
A good scarce die stamped white metal example with serrated edges to the rays (post WW2 issue). Two original loops to the reverse with some service wear. Mounted on black felt circlet (stiffened to reverse with white card). In very good condition.
Linaker & Dine Plate 15.1 B refers.
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18.00 GBP
17th / 21st Lancers NCO White Metal Arm Motto Chad
Die struck white metal motto NCO arm motto with two original loops to reverse. Slight bending to loops otherwise in mint / unissued condition. Circa 48mm high and 41mm wide. Complete with
Linaker & Dine, Type B, p143 refers.
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WW2 India - Indian Army Madras Regiment Cast Brass Cap Badge
A theatre cast example, all in brass with original slider presumably for wear in the pagri. In god condition. Raised in 1941 and worn until 1945 when replaced by a bi-metal version.
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20.00 GBP
British Indian Army - Mid Victorian Bengal Native Infantry Large Cast Brass Badge - Pagri Fitting, pre 1885
A rare badge, large at circa 7cms tall with crossed Muskets with Flintlock mechanisms clearly visible (so an early design). Cast in brass, with an original long pin fitting and C clasp for wear on the pagri or turban.
There were many different regiments of Bengal Native Infantry, a lot of whom were disbanded or disarmed at the time of Indian Mutiny, but in the 1860s many of th... read more
275.00 GBP
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
45.00 GBP