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Title Indian Police officer's collar dog
Nationality British Empire
Period c 1901-48
Price £0.00
Sold

This is a die-struck badge in white metal (just over 30mm high) and was the badge of the Indian Police, a slightly larger version being worn as a cap badge, and a larger one still as a shoulder belt ornament. This is almost certainly English made and could well be unhallmarked sterling silver, or equally heavily plated.

This amazing unit served not only to control India internally in the days of the Raj, but also fought on the North West Frontier, the North East Frontier and in Burma until the Burma Police was formed. They had an extremely distinguished military and civilian record, varying from stepping in to prevent disorder in mixed Muslim and Hindu villages on the various festival days of both communities to chasing robbers in the NWF district and sorting out dacoits in Burma.

Its condition is excellent, but it is somewhat tarnished with age.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Badges : British Empire : 20th Century]

testimonials

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

Hi Chris, medals arrived safely and I am very pleased, will leave a mention for you on a military collectors forum and hopefully you may pick up some business.

Once again thank you.

Wayne Sinnot, UK, 04.08.2005

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