Indian Army - Zhob Militia Headdress Cap Badge, circa 1889

Cast white metal badge in the form of a mountain goat with long horns, standing on peak of mountain, with scroll 'Zhob Militia'. A small badge at only 35mm tall with two original loops (n-s). Appears to have been silver plated. Rare.

The Zhob Militia were formed by William Raikes-Hodson in 1852. Drawn from Pashtun, Baluch and Afghan soldiers, the unit served as a reconnaissanc...  read more

Code: 68994

British Indian Princely State Forces - Orchha Infantry Cap Badge

An attractive die struck example of UK manufacture with three original copper loops to reverse. Gilding metal is bright and is in unissued condition. All fiddly bits present and correct. Pre 1950. Rare.

Orchha State (also known as Urchha, Ondchha and Tikamgarh) was a kingdom situated in the Bundelkhand region. The state was ruled by Bundela clan of Rajputs.

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Code: 69498

British Indian Army - 19th Hyderabad Regiment Cast Silver Plated Officer's Collar Badge

A small silver plated theatre cast collar badge, Roman numerals XIX surmounted by a King's Crown with two original copper loops to reverse (some service wear to these). Only 19mm tall and 25mm wide. In good overall condition.

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Code: 69503

WW1 Indian Army - 55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force) Officer's White Metal Forage Cap Badge

A theatre cast white metal cap badge in the form of a Maltese Cross surmounted by a King's Crown, with the regimental number, '55', within a circlet inscribed 'Frontier Force Rifles'. The arms of the cross are decorated, have spherical terminals and are supported by four lions. A scroll with a bugle below bears the word, 'Coke's'. Two original copper loops. A pleasing example and scarce.
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Code: 69502

WW1 Indian Army - 59th Royal Scinde Rifles (Frontier Force) Officer's Silver Cap Badge

A theatre cast cap badge in the form of a Maltese Cross surmounted by a King's Crown, with the regimental number, '59', within a circlet inscribed with the unit title, 'Royal Scinde Rifles Frontier Force'. The arms of the cross are decorated, have spherical terminals and are supported by four lions. A scroll below bears the motto, 'Ready Aye Ready'. Marked silver to reverse. Two integral loop...  read more

Code: 68562

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

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:

https://hcvv.home.xs4all.nl/milweb/British-India/Cavalry/cav11.html


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Code: 69500

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

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

Code: 63094