Lancashire Fusiliers: Pair of gilding metal collar badges. Circa 1890-1914

The reverse of the badges complete with their original loop fittings, and as issued

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24399

Lancashire Fusiliers (Militia): Pair of white metal collar badges. Circa 1890-1912

The reverse of the badges complete with their original loop fittings, and as issued

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24398

British India: Burma Police. A die-cast Helmet badge. Queen Victoria Crown. Bi-metal. Circa 1890-1901

A bi-metal white metal / silvered star, superimposed with a gilding metal garter belt with legend 'Burma Police' with Victorian crown in centre

Reverse of the insignia complete with two screw posts, washer and nuts fittings, as issued

Prior to 1937 Burma was administered as a territory of British India

An extremely scarce item of colonial Victorian e...  read more

Code: 24397

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: 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: Central Provinces Police. Lot of 4 x 'King's Crown' white metal die-cast cap badges (x 2), shoulder title (x 1) and 'Officer' rank Insignia (x 1). Circa 1902-1947

Comprising:

a). Cap badge. In centre abbreviated name 'C.P.P.'. For Officer ranks. No date scroll. With subsidiary scrolls 'Central Provinces Police'. Height
b). Cap badge. In centre abbreviated name 'C.P.P.'. For Officer ranks. This with date '1854', and subsidiary scrolls 'Loyalty & Service'. Height
c). Officers rank insignia. Crown within laurel wreath
d)....  read more

Code: 24386