3GR 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles Blackened Brass Shoulder Title - 2nd Battalion

An early and unusual die struck title with two original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.9cms wide and 1.7cms tall. In good overall condition. Believed to have been worn from 1900 - 1920s by the 2nd Battalion only (see page 46 of publication below).

Gurkha Museum Publication "Insignia of the 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles, fig. 3GR F8B refers.

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Code: 67147

Indian Army - 2nd Royal Lancers (Gardners Horse) Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge

A die cast bronze example with two original loops to the reverse.

As worn from 1922 - 1950.

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Code: 68967

Indian Army - Skinner's Horse Other Ranks Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Cast and of two part construction, with two original loops. As worn from 1921 - 1947. Two original loops. In good condition.

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Code: 68966

WW2 Indian Army - Hodson's Horse (Bengal Lancers) Officer's Silver Plated Cap Badge and Collar Badge

Silver-plated Officers' metal cap badge and single collar badge, the latter looks to be of UK manufacture. Both in very good condition with their original silvered loops. This pattern as worn from 1922 until 1950.

MHS Special Number 2022, p25 refers.

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Code: 66743

Indian / Pakistan Army - 15th Lancers Gilt Brass Cap Badge

A small theatre cast gilt brass cap badge in the form of crossed lances with the unit number in large Roman numerals, 'XV', at the intersection, with a scroll below bearing the unit title, 'Lancers'. Two original loops to the reverse. In good overall condition. Worn from 1921 - 1947 and then from 1955.

The 15th Lancers was formed at Lucknow on 15 February 1922 by an amalgamati...  read more

Code: 68959

WW1 Indian Army - 8th Cavalry Cast Silver Plated Cap Badge

A theatre made cast silver plated example with two original loops and mounted on a rectangle of green felt cloth for display. As worn by officers.

Amalgamated with the 5th Cavalry in 1921 and became the 3rd Cavalry in 1922.

Nath, A "Sowars and Sepoys in the Great War" Figure 540 refers.

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Code: 68962

Indian Army - 16th Light Cavalry Cap Badge

A good scarce post 1922 die cast brass example. Two lugs to the reverse. Circa 36mm tall.

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Code: 68961

Ceylon Light Infantry (CLI) Officers Pair of Silver Collar Badges

A scarce pair of silver die cast collar badges of the CLI with two original silver loops to the reverse of each (slightly different shape, the hallmarked one possibly also for wear the Field Service / Side Cap). Circa 2.5cms tall. Makers mark for what looks like G&S Co Ltd and Birmingham assay marks for date letter J (1933) on one. Clearly a pair, but it is often found that only one is hallma...  read more

Code: 64177

Indian Army - Stunning Punjab Light Horse Gilt and Silver Plated Officer's Cap Badge - English Made

Stunning English made die-cast fire gilt crowned star mounted with silvered “ De Bon Vouloir Servir Le Roi ” bearing “PLH” to centre. Circa 4.5cm tall with two original loops to the reverse. Great condition.

The Punjab Light Horse was raised in 1867 and formed part of the Cavalry Reserve in the British Indian Army. The regimental headquarters was at Lahore, in Punjab. The regime...  read more

Code: 60131

Burma Burmese - Burma Police Cast Brass Pagri Badge, post 1901

Large and weighty cast brass badge with voided king 's crown, circa 5.1cm tall and circa 5.9cm wide with original strong pin and c clasp to the reverse. Some small wear to the finish on high points of crown otherwise in good condition.

Renfrew et al, Vol1 No 1041 refers.

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Code: 60137