British Empire: Burma Police. A die-struck King's Crown white-metal cap badge (circa 1937-1947)

The badge in white metal, complete with its two loop fittings as issued

This type of badge was introduced - only for wear by the 'Civil' police forces - after Burma became independent from British India in 1937

A choice example, with bright crisp frosted appearance 'Burma Police' title scroll

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 24396

British Empire: Burma Police. A gilding metal 'Warrant Number' other-ranks breast badge. Circa 1912-1947

The insignia comprises a badge in Burmese numeric script. The reverse complete with its two loop fittings as issued, this and attached to a piece of red fabric backing

Worn in period circa 1912-1947

Indian, Gurkha and Burmese police other-ranks, wore their 'Warrant Numbers' as breast badges on their police tunics. On the right breast above the pocket, they wore the...  read more

Code: 24395

British India: Assam Rifles. Blackened brass cap badge. Circa 1920--1945

The reverse of the badge complete with 2 x original loop fittings, as issued

The AR referred to as the "Sentinels of the North East" is the oldest paramilitary force in India. It was raised in 1835 as the Cachar Levy, a militia to protect tea gardens and the fertile plains of Assam against unruly hill-tribes. Its scope increased with the expansion of the 'British Raj' in Northeas...  read more

Code: 24394

British India: IVth Battalion Special Armed Constabulary (Assam). Cap Badge. Die-cast white metal. Circa 1942-47

The insignia complete with its 2 x reverse loop fittings as issued

With invasion of British India looming in 1942, the Armed Constabulary Act was passed giving provinces, the power to raise Armed Constabulary units. In Assam invasion was imminent and several battalions of 'Special Armed Constabulary' were raised. for guarding railway lines & infrastructure, disaster support, mars...  read more

Code: 24393

British India: Corps of Indian Military Police. King's Crown. Gilding metal die-cast cap badge. 1942-1947

The badge with curved/ convex back, complete with its original slider fitting as issued

The Corps of Military Police (India) was first raised in 1942, and later restyled as the Corps of Indian Military Police. At independence the corps was split respectively between India and Pakistan, with the force allocated to the Indian Army restyled as the Corps of Military Police
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Code: 24392

British India: Corps of Indian Military Police. King's Crown. Gilding metal die-cast cap badge. 1942-47

The badge with flat reverse, complete with its slider fitting as issued

The Corps of Military Police (India) was first raised in 1942, and later restyled as the Corps of Indian Military Police. At independence the corps was split respectively between India and Pakistan, with the force allocated to the Indian Army restyled as the Corps of Military Police

The badge o...  read more

Code: 24391

British India: Corps of Indian Military Police. Two x cloth fabric shoulder titles. As worn circa 1942-1945

The badges comprise:

a). Printed letters 'C.M.P. (I) on khaki woven fabric background.
b). Dark woven letters 'C.M.P. (I) on slip-over olive green fabric title for wear on shoulder epaulette

The Corps of Military Police (India) was first raised in 1942, and later restyled as Corps of Indian Military Police. At independence the corps was split respectively be...  read more

Code: 24390

British India: Lot of 6 x items of Indian Police rank insignia, as worn during The British Raj. Circa 1902-1947

Comprising:

- Crown (Worn by Superintendent and above). Silvered die cast. With dark fabric insert in crown. White metal
- Crown (Worn by Superintendent and above). Silvered die cast. White metal
- Crown (Worn by Superintendent and above). White metal die-struck
- Large gilt & enamel die-struck rank star. Universal pattern
- Large white metal die-cast ...  read more

Code: 24389

British India: Ajmer-Merwara Police Force (Rajasthan). King's Crown die-struck gilding metal cap badge. Circa 1911-1936

With 'GRJ' cypher in centre - a GV era item of insignia

The insignia complete with both loop fittings on reverse

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24388

British India: Calcutta Police Force. Bi-metal helmet badge. Kings Crown (of pattern worn 1901-1949)

Dimension: 56mm (H)

The two part insignia complete with its original slider fitting, this for fitting to the cloth 'Pagri' of the Topee / Topi helmet

We have seen and handed these badges in different sizes, Ranging form 48mm to 60mm in height, and it has been suggested that the 'larger' badges were worn by the personnel of the mounted police unit of the Calcutta Po...  read more

Code: 24387