No Clue please Help

[Charlie M.]

Hi guys got this at a car boot can any one tell me some info.I think its indian not sure

[wright241]

Originally Posted by dodge

Hi guys got this at a car boot can any one tell me some info.I think its indian not sure

Have you actually tried doing a google search for the name + 'rifles' or
'regiment' or Rifle Volunteers or don't you have google access?
You might have to change the name from Sholinghur to Sholingur

[Charlie M.]

Originally Posted by wright241

Have you actually tried doing a google search for the name + 'rifles' or
'regiment' or Rifle Volunteers or don't you have google access?
You might have to change the name from Sholinghur to Sholingur

Fair piont i could do that but all a am trying to establish if the badge is original first and i am going to get some referance on badges .Believe it or not i am not really a badge collector as such its that i have just picked up lots over the years.Thank u for your advice most welcomed

[oc14]

According to Cox it is the badge of the 80th Carnatic Infantry (Indian Army) who were disbanded in 1921

OC14

[Charlie M.]

Originally Posted by oc14

According to Cox it is the badge of the 80th Carnatic Infantry (Indian Army) who were disbanded in 1921

OC14

Do u think its original iyo ?

[wright241]

Originally Posted by dodge

Do u think its original iyo ?

Looks ok to me. The detail is good and the catch at the back isn't that
unusual. Not sure about rarity/value but IMO its kosher.

[cbuehler]

Originally Posted by oc14

According to Cox it is the badge of the 80th Carnatic Infantry (Indian Army) who were disbanded in 1921

OC14

Quite right! The Sholinghur title is actually a Battle Honour and nothing to due with the name of the regiment. That is a very nice original badge and a rather rare one.

CB