Indian badge selection

[badgecollector]

Hi High Wood,
very nice finds, well done.
where did you find them? are there dealers in india? or are these from bazaars and markets?
cheers
bc

[peter monahan]

Originally Posted by David Forbes

A movie was made about the wartime exploits of the members of the CLH who were too old to be in active service, called the Sea Wolves.

I have the book on which the movie is based - probably the same title but not at home to check - but never saw the film.

[davidwyke]

Originally Posted by High Wood

Tinto,

thank you for the information. I notice that your badge appears to be cast rather than die stamped.


Here is a close up of the Calcutta Light Horse badge.

Hi Chaps

This pattern of badge seems to have been worn over a long period of time by the Calcutta LH, possibly 1902-1947. It's shown in Cox as being worn as a cap badge during WW1.

David

[High Wood]

Originally Posted by badgecollector

Hi High Wood,
very nice finds, well done.
where did you find them? are there dealers in india? or are these from bazaars and markets?
cheers
bc

BC,

mainly from bazaars and markets in Rajasthan and Central India. Once shopkeepers knew what I was looking for and realised that I was prepared to pay it was amazing what appeared from the depths of shops. There was a medal and coin dealer in Chandi Chowk in Old Delhi that had a few badges and memorial plaques.

Simon.