Help with ID of this Badge Please

[neale]

Hi There, can anyone ID this badge please, I have been trying to find one but can't seem to find any information about it. Any help really welcome.

Oh and Happy Christmas to all

[Flatdog]

Hi,

I really can't get a good view of the badge, but by the general shape I'll give you four possibilities.

1) 5th Mahratta Light Infantry
2) 13th Frontier Force Rifles
3) 10th Baluch Regiment
4) 17th Dogras

All Indian.

Hope it's a help to you. Happy Christmas.

Regards,
Clay

[neale]

Hi Clay,

Thanks for that, all I know is that it was an Officer who was in the Reserve Indian Army during WW1. Does that narrow down what it could be?

Thank again.
Chris.

[Wmr-RHB]

Originally Posted by neale

Hi Clay,

Thanks for that, all I know is that it was an Officer who was in the Reserve Indian Army during WW1. Does that narrow down what it could be?

Thank again.
Chris.

Is WW1 the time window you assume the picture is from? In that case @Flatdog's suggestions will not help as the regiments he mentions are post 1922 ones.

[neale]

Thanks for the background on Clays thoughts of what the badge could be.

Yes WW1 is the period as this chap applied to join Indian Army Reserve of Officers, Apr 1918, claiming "Knowledge of Tamil as he spent 7 years in Ceylon as tea planter, stated I am thoroughly experienced in the handling of natives and understand them fully".

May 1918, appointed probationer for Indian Army Reserve of Officers. Embarked for India, 29/7/18.

Does that help?

[neale]

Hi Again,
Does anyone know what badge is being shown on the pith helmet above?

Looks like a crescent moon, some roman numerals and 3 tigers facing in different directions.......sorry for the simple terms!

Does that help? Can you ID.

[fougasse1940]

How about a Ceylon Light Infantry badge? Worn 1881-1949. See Renfew/Cranston 'British Colonial Badges' Vol. 1 p. 189 #1097.

Rgds, Thomas

[peter monahan]

Well done, Fougasse. Given the details - proficiency in Tamil - that sounds spot on!

[neale]

Hi Guys,

Thank you for that: I do not have that book sadly, would anyone be able to send me a scan of the page/badge we are talking about please?

Also would anyone have an original period badge that they would sell to me?

Not sure how communications works here, do you PM members or am I able to give my email address out?

Thank you again for the help gents (Thomas and Peter).

Regards,
Chris.

[peter monahan]

Chris

I don't have a photo of the badge but the current Sri Lanka Light Infantry badge is clearly based on that iof its predecessor unit. Arctic Medals of Calgary, Alberta, canada has a helmet plate to the CLI - $260Cdn. But he is an honest dealer and easy to do uisness with if that's in your price range.

I also found this which may be useful, as you clearly have a specific chap in mind: list of officers of the unit:
https://www.scribd.com/document/2469...ers-Since-1881

If I were you I'd keep cruising ebay and other sites for a badge. James Militaria in the UK may have suggestions - he collects IA too. Good luck!

Peter

[fougasse1940]

Originally Posted by neale

I have some Cap badges that have come with the medal that I have in my family collection but really now very little about this subject....... Can anyone help!

Take some close up photos of front and back and post them on the Forum.

Can't find the Arctic Medals helmet plate but same seller has a CLI cap badge for sale now: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Ceylon-Light...sAAOSwfcVUJgKV

Rgds, Thomas

[neale]

Hi Peter and Thomas, some great advice, thank you.

I have a larger image but don't know or can't remember how to attach an image?

Can anyone help?

[neale]

Thank you for the link, loads of great information there but appears not to include the guy I am trying to pin this badge on.

I have also compared the CLI badge with the photo.
It still looks different, you will be able to see when I am able to upload the image.

I'm sure with your guys help and knowledge you will be able to ID it though.

Cheers again for the help,
Chris.

[fougasse1940]

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Rgds, Thomas

[neale]

Thank you here is the improved image of this unknown badge.