what did I buy on ebay?

[Badger]

sometime ago picked up these things on ebay for a few quid. very heavy steel? with a copper layer over - look like lids of some sort - mounted on the top is a brass (cast?) 17th Dogras badge - any clues

[Malcolm Davey]

Hi Badger
This link might help you out.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_Dogra_Regiment

Cheers
Malc

[sean michael cronin]

Purely a guess, as to the use of the two items. Obviously used on ceremonial occasions, hence the badges possibly gun muzzle bungs or gun wheel hubs or reinforced curry dispensers. All the best Sean.

[dragonz18]

Possibly horse harness items ??
What sizes here?

Cheers !
Steve