Unknown Brass Cap Badge
 

Can anyone identify the attached brass badge? Many thanks.Attachment 159291

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Possibly one of the old States Forces badges of British India? The l;ugs and the generally poor quality of the casting suggest India too me and I believe one of the princely states used a sun 'face' as an emblem, though I can't recall which one just now.

Unknown Brass Badge
 

Thank you for replying. I've been looking at the Indian State badges and I think it may be 4th Gwalior Infantry.... thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Glad you found it! Gwalior was one of the more important princely states - their Maharaj rated a 21 gun salute. Here is a shot of the personal ensign of the ruler and a group photo of officers of the State Forces from the 1930s. Note the British advisors.

Gwalior was one of the first States to assist British Indian troops, taking part in one of the NWF campaigns in 1894, and Lancers, Infantry and Transport Corps are all listed by C. War Graves as having lost men in WWI. I believe they were employed in Mesopotamia.

Unknown Brass Cap Badge
 

Many thanks for all the info, I really appreciate it.