2nd Bengal Lancers collar?
 

Hi all,

Can this be a collar badge of 2nd Bengal Lancers? It's post to be made of silver but unfortunately no hallmarks.

I tried internet but not much in there. Are these badges rare and worth to pick up or common enough? Not my main area of interest but I never say no a good badge that gives me a learning option.

Thanks

http://static2.nagi.ee/i/p/1013/17/25329453aae62c_l.jpg

On the basis that the identical design was used on their buttons then I would say yes, 2nd Bengal Lancers.

As to originality, rarity etc I do not know.

Roger

Hi there - according to Nath's definitive book on the Indian Cavalry - "Only officers wore this particular badge sometime between 1895 and 1903. It was also worn as a collar badge. Both Silver and Bronze examples have been seen"

Its illustrated in his book P42 ( C1.7.10 ) - Regards Tim

Thank you so much for the information!

Here is an example of a 2nd Lancers shoulder title from about the same period.

Two better photos:

http://static2.nagi.ee/i/p/1013/19/25329853c3ec50_l.jpg

http://static2.nagi.ee/i/p/1013/19/253298555ef0fe_l.jpg

Appears to be a collar, with modifications done to wear as a brooch. The one I have is die struck and not cast as this one appears to be.

Good eye, Piffer! I'd missed the fact that it is cast. :(

2 Bl Lancers
 

What is the size of the badge? Could it be a brooch? the size will tell. Normally these badges were die struck.