British India: Lakhimpur Volunteer Rifles.Officers cap badge. Silver (Circa 1882-1888)

The badge with word 'silver' indented on reverse, and retaining 2 x loop fittings as-issued

- Metal: Silver or Silver plated (reverse indented 'Silver')

- Height: Approx 55mm

- Width: Approx 34mm

- Weight: Approx 31g

The badge is a solid die-struck of insignia. The absence of British hall-marks (only applied on items str...  read more

Code: 21336

British India: Assam Valley Light Horse (Auxiliary Force India). Lot comprising cap badges (1st and 2nd pattern) & shoulder title

Comprising:

1). Cap badge: Approximately (W)45mm x (H)32mm. 1st pattern. King's Crown & AVLH monogram. White Metal / SP. With 3 x loops to reverse as issued

2). Cap badge: Approximately (W)42mm x (H)40mm. 2nd pattern. Cap Star bi-metal in 2 x parts. With 2 x copper loops to reverse as issued

3). Shoulder title: Approximately (W)46mm x (H)12mm. Whi...  read more

Code: 20807

British India: Madras Volunteer Guards. 'Imperial Crown' Pagri / Helmet Badge. Brass

A cast badge of the type reported worn through to circa 1917

Dimensions: Approximately (W)50mm x (H)72mm

The badge is cast with solid centre, and retaining the 2 x copper loops to reverse as issued

Note: The National Army Museum (Field Marshal Chapple Collection) includes an example with voided centres and pin fittings on reverse
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Code: 20806

British India: Madras Volunteer Guards. Collar Badge. Queen Victoria Crown. Bronze. Die Struck

Dimensions: Approximately (W)25mm x (H)30mm

The badge with retaining the 2 x copper loops to reverse

The badge dates to the Victorian era (pre 1901) and is a Victorian crown over Garter inscribed 'Madras Infantry Volunteers', Royal coat of arms in centre, wreath around with IVG (Infantry Volunteer Guards) in small discs at base of each side of wreath, scrolls belo...  read more

Code: 20805

British India: Cawnpore Rifle Volunteers. Helmet Badge. White Metal. With Gothic Crown. Die-struck

Worn from 1897

The regiment was re-styled 16th Cawnpore Rifles (Indian Defence Force) in 1916

Dimensions: Approximately 48mm x 84mm

The reverse of the badge fitted with a long hinged brass pin and w/m clasp fittings, as issued

Note: The figure in the badge is the 'Angel of the Well' the symbolic sculpture (based on legend) of the 'Ang...  read more

Code: 20800

British India: Calcutta Scottish (Auxiliary Force India). Shoulder title badge. White Metal pattern

Dimensions: Approximately 46mm x 30mm

The reverse of the badge fitted with 2 x white metal loops as issued

The origins of this 'Kilted' unit - the oldest of the Scottish volunteer units that existed 'East of Suez' (in Bombay, Calcutta, Rangoon. Singapore, Hong Kong & Shanghai) - date to 1914, and the raising of the 'Calcutta Scottish Volunteers'. With the formatio...  read more

Code: 20797

Union of South Africa (Dominion): South African Army Technical Service (TCS). Pair of collar badges

The badges retaining their reverse loop fittings exactly as issued

Attribution: The 'Collars' were worn by Lieutenant A. B. Rickards, South African Army Technical Service, Union of South Africa Defence Force (see item codes ) for the recipients companion full-size medals & miniature medals. These latter are shown in the accompanying images - but do not form part of this sale
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Code: 20795

Netherlands: Field Artillery Regiment, gilt metal collar badge. Circa 1939

The barrels of the crossed cannons each with 'W' monogram

The reverse of badge retaininign the two loop fittings as issued

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 18740

Royal West African Frontier Force: Pair of Officers (OSD) die-struck bronze collar badges

The reverse of each badge with makers marks 'Dowler Birmingham' and retaining the original lugs/loops fittings

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 15687

Aden Colony: Aden Protectorate Levies (A.P.L.). EIIR ?Queens Crown? Bi-metal cap/pagri badge

The quality of the insignia indicates that it may be an 'Officers' badge

Reverse of badge retaining it?s original hinged pin ans clasp fittings

Condition: GVF
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Code: 15688