There IS an interest in Indian Army militaria but it was and is such a huge country with a population many times that of the rest of all the commonwealth countries put together. It would be hard to specialise in one particular Regiment, so one might be inclined to collect to All the Sikh regiments or the Armoured regiments. If you collect Indian up to 1948, which ever arm or corps, it’s still a difficult proposition. My own interest is Artillery of the Commonwealth Nations and again, with countries leaving the Commonwealth, it becomes a question of scarcity of pieces from pre-indipendance and even reference material. I DO have some “Indian” Artillery badges but no where near the number you would think come from a country that size. In fact, I believe I have more Buttons than badges. It’s place in the listing on the forum is I believe in the proper place, I view it every day. If more members had an interest, it would reflect in the number of posts. Best regards, D.J.
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