British India: Calcutta Scottish (Auxiliary Force India). Pair ( x 2) Shoulder title. Blackened Brass pattern

Dimensions: Approximately 46mm x 29mm

The reverse of each badge fitted with 2 x blackened WM 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 formation of the Indian Defence Force in 1917, the unit was re-styled '44th Calcutta Scottish', and on the creation of the Auxiliary Force India in 1920 were simply styled 'Calcutta Scottish'. During the Second World War, members of the Calcutta Scottish formed part of the clandestine force raised from resident British expatriate volunteers that carried out the successful S.O.E. directed attack and crippling of a German commerce raider - 'spy-ship' - that had been violating the neutrality of the Portuguese Indian colonies of Dieu & Goa, and generally posing a threat to British interests in the Arabian Sea & Indian Ocean

A nice pair of badges that have never been messed around with by someone polishing or attempting to remove the blackened finish, as worn

Condition: VF

Code: 20796