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Trying to find some information on this unit. Have found a bit on the Mysore Lancers. Perhaps the same unit. Any thoughts?

I found these at a flea market and was hoping for some help in identifying them. Looked in my reference guides, online and so forth but didn't find any confirmation. Posted on the British and Colonial Police part of the forum but also thought that someone here might be able to help. Thank you. Regards, Chris

I found these today at a flea market and was hoping for some help in identifying them. Looked in my reference guides, online and so forth but didn't find any confirmation. Regards, Chris

Good Afternoon Found a shoulder title today that looks East African. Couldn't find anything about it in Owens or Cursons. I think it's East African Mounted Rifles but I could be mistaken. Did an internet search as well, found a bit about the EAMR but no pictures to help me confirm. Hoping for some insight from the members here. Regards, Chris

Hey all Got some information from a friend that sort of gives on outline on Natal Cavalry Volunteers. The snippet shows the belt buckle and pouch badge with a bit of an explanation. Seen both come up in previous auctions lately, which is what piqued my interest as I had never heard of this unit before. The pouch and pouch badge came up in an auction in Johannesburg and the belt buckle at one in Cape Town. Got some pictures of the one auction lot. Quite a few rare badges included with the belt. Regards, Chris

Thank you for the replies. An interesting read there Graham. Would that mean that the Volunteer Cavalry were an independent regiment or unit of the Natal Volunteers and were in existence sometime between 1854 and 1912 or that it was part of say the Natal Carbineers or Natal Mounted Rifles or even a predecessor of these regiments? Thanks, Chris

You're in luck. Most of the stuff is from 1943 to the Malayan Emergency. The Major served afterwards as well so the papers are post the emergency.. I thought to include them as it gives a bit of an outline to what else was included. Hope this helps.

I might be able to help you out here. I have a WW2 1945 map case used in the Malayan Emergency. It came with those chinograph pencils and some other stuff. I'll post a picture later today.

Evening Was wondering if anyone knew much about this regiment.. All I can find is a few items to the unit, such as a pouch badge, not much info besides the date 1870 in Owens book. Any info appreciated.

If possible, please take some better pictures of the hallmarks? I think this might be Indian but could be mistaken.

Good Evening Brought these badges on auction the other day. I don't think anyone saw them as I got them at the unbelievably expensive price of R1... The officers silver enameled badge is hallmarked silver JR Gaunt and Sons Birmingham 1915. I think it's for full/ceremonial dress uniform and the other brass version for normal dress. Can't believe how perfect the enamel still is. No cracks or missing paint. Anyone able to shed some light on the King Edward's Own 6th Cavalry? I also see they have another cap badge for this period, can someone explain the difference? I'll include a picture of that one for comparison if needed. Regards, Chris

Good Evening Brought these badges on auction the other day. I don't think anyone saw them as I got them at the unbelievably expensive price of R1... The officers silver enameled badge is hallmarked silver JR Gaunt and Sons Birmingham 1915. I think it's for full/ceremonial dress uniform and the other brass version for normal dress. Can't believe how perfect the enamel still is. No cracks or missing paint. Anyone able to shed some light on the King Edward's Own 6th Cavalry? I also see they have another cap badge for this period, can someone explain the difference? I'll include a picture of that one for comparison if needed. Regards, Chris

Received the documents from Dewald. Just going to put the Form A and B up. Hopefully one day I'll find his ABO as well. Seems after July 1900 he spent the rest of the war in Bermuda. Thanks again.

Good Afternoon Was hoping for some help regarding the attached pictures of some badges I picked up today. I think the one set belongs to the Indian 7th Lancers and apparently was something to do with the horse harness.. Any input on the 'CMB' shoulder title would be appreciated. Is it a mounted battalion, a medical battalion or something else? Regards, Chris

Thanks Rookie. I did just that. We'll see what he comes back with.