I try to re-cap for myself.
Not withstanding the fact that the (1st) Bengal Sappers and Miners where only a very short time POWO (1906-1910) and then became KGO, they seem to have worn this POW feathers (with peculiar bent upright scroll) also when KGO. I think evidence is rather overwhelming.
Which means that the other badges found (with crown, GRI cypher and scroll(s) where probably not used as head-dress badge.
Ir also means that the badge that I have as being for the 3rd Bombay S&M is probably incorrect!. I did of course have that from other sources, but do not know anymore where from. I am thus very much interested in finding information what headdress badge the (3rd) (Royal) (Bombay) Sappers and Miners (yes many combinations 3rd, Royal and Bombay in their title over time) was.
BTW, good find those King's Indian Orderly Officers.
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Henk
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