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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
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I am always looking early (pre 1939) British ribbon bars with foreign awards; interesting devices or just different construction solutions. Also I am seeking Royal Dublin Fusiliers items. I can help in small scale to research RDF soldiers (MICs, medal rolls, additional information, etc). |
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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 |
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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 |
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Thank you so much for the information!
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I am always looking early (pre 1939) British ribbon bars with foreign awards; interesting devices or just different construction solutions. Also I am seeking Royal Dublin Fusiliers items. I can help in small scale to research RDF soldiers (MICs, medal rolls, additional information, etc). |
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Here is an example of a 2nd Lancers shoulder title from about the same period.
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Two better photos:
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I am always looking early (pre 1939) British ribbon bars with foreign awards; interesting devices or just different construction solutions. Also I am seeking Royal Dublin Fusiliers items. I can help in small scale to research RDF soldiers (MICs, medal rolls, additional information, etc). |
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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.
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Good eye, Piffer! I'd missed the fact that it is cast.
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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.
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