Indian Army - Officer's Madras Pioneers Matched and Facing Sterling Silver Collar Badges

UK made both marked sterling with two of two original silver loops to the reverse of each. Facing and matching, depicting and Indian Elephant over pioneer crossed spade and pick axe. Gorgeous pair and scarce (trace of bluetack to reverse of one shaft, now removed). Circa 25mm tall.

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Code: 68037

Indian Army (AFI) - 1st Madras Volunteer Guards / Infantry Volunteers Officer's Matched Pair of Gilt Brass Collar Badges, King's Crown

A matched pair with two original D shaped loops to the reverse of each. Nicely die cast, but most probably locally made in India and with a maker's stamp on the reverse of each central shield. It looks like A & N, Co. Gilt brass finish, dulled to front. In good condition and of officer quality.

As Cox 2698.

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Code: 66738

British Indian Army - The IX (9th) JAT Regiment Cast Brass Other Ranks Pagri / Turban Badge

9th JATs Cast brass metal with original pin fitting to the reverse. King's Crown. Circa 37mm tall. In good condition. Worn from 1922 - 1950.

The IX (9th) JAT Regiment of the British Indian Army existed from 1922 to 1947, and consisted of the following units:
1st Royal Battalion (Light Infantry)
2nd Battalion (Mooltan Battalion)
3rd Battalion (from 10th J...  read more

Code: 69234

Assam Valley Light Horse (AVLH) Officer's Forage / Side Cap Silver Plated Cap Badge

A neatly cast silver plated example, in the form of a crowned 'AVLH' monogram in script with two original long copper loops for wear in the officer's side cap. King's crown, pre 1947. Circa 2.4cms tall and 2.7cms wide. Scarce.

The Assam Valley Light Horse was formed as a volunteer corps and auxiliary regiment based in Assam. The majority of those in the regiment were tea plante...  read more

Code: 68640

WW1/WW2 Indian Army - Assam Valley Light Horse (AVLH) Cast White Metal Cap Badge

A cast example with two original integral fixing posts. Theatre made and in good condition.

Shoulder title, Assam Valley Light Horse, 1896-1947
White metal badge in the form of the unit's initials, 'AVLH'.

The Assam Valley Light Horse was formed as a volunteer corps and auxiliary regiment based in Assam. The majority of those in the regiment were tea plan...  read more

Code: 68560

British Indian Army - Surma Valley Light Horse (SVLH) Shoulder Title Badge

A good original theatre made cast shoulder title of the Surma Valley Light Horse (AFI). In the form of a sand cast white metal 'S.V.L.H', in good condition, complete with original two integral loop fittings.
Circa 44 x 13mm.

The Surma Valley Light Horse was originally formed as the Sylhet Volunteer Rifle Corps in 1880 and later became the Cachar and Sylhet Mounted Rifle...  read more

Code: 69230

unidentified collar badge

Assistance in identification would be most welcome.

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Code: 69229