Kapurthala Imperial Service Infantry - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Lampwick · #1 21-04-09, 01:00 PM

I know that this is a long shot but would anybody have a picture or photo' of the cap/puggeree/topee badge that would have been worn by a Sepoy/Sowar of the above Victorian Indian Regiment? Or.. the badge that would have been worn by Victorian Sikh Regiments if this differs. Thanks in advance for any help.

Empire collector · #2 21-04-09, 03:31 PM

Hi Lampwick,
I'm pretty sure the cap badge you want is shown in the following book:

Military badges of the British Empire 1914-18 by Reginald H,W.Cox.
The badge is number 2653 in the book.

I don't have the book otherwise I would have posted a picture. It was published in the 1980s and our county library service in the UK still has in on the selves, so it shouldn't be too difficult to track down a copy. Good hunting.

Alan.

Lampwick · #3 21-04-09, 04:56 PM

Thanks for that.. I'm on the hunt for the book.

Lampwick · #4 21-04-09, 08:31 PM

Hmmmm.. £120 on Amazon. I think I'll nick the one from your library Alan

wardog · #5 21-04-09, 10:38 PM

Looks to be just a sketch for that badge and no date of intro. given, so might not be the image for Victorian use? Cheers, Paul.