Dorsetshire Regiment badge made in India - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Tinto · #1 10-10-23, 10:58 PM

Hello All,
Here is a solid brass hat badge with maker name G KARANJEE & SONS ALIGARH U.P.
I presume it was a replacement badge made while the regiment was based in India.
Can it be dated?
Thanks, John

cbuehler · #2 11-10-23, 01:42 AM

Actually it is not all brass, but nickel overlay as seen by the studs on the reverse. A very nice Indian "bazaar" made badge. Likely made during the interwar years.

CB

Tinto · #3 11-10-23, 03:10 AM

Thanks for your comments CB,
Perhaps I should give the badge a thorough clean?
Cheers, John

Tinto · #4 11-10-23, 03:43 AM

To be sure, I cleaned the badge. The overlay is brass.
See attached pictures.
John

Frank Kelley · #5 11-10-23, 06:45 AM

A lovely scarce badge, have not seen another for quite a few years!
I would think worn by some of their 2nd battalion during ww2.

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Originally Posted by Tinto

Hello All,
Here is a solid brass hat badge with maker name G KARANJEE & SONS ALIGARH U.P.
I presume it was a replacement badge made while the regiment was based in India.
Can it be dated?
Thanks, John

Tinto · #6 11-10-23, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

A lovely scarce badge, have not seen another for quite a few years!
I would think worn by some of their 2nd battalion during ww2.

Thank you, Frank. I agree, an attractive badge.
Regards, John