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Mixed British Indian Army badges + WWI medal found in India — need help identifying
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Mixed British Indian Army badges + WWI medal found in India — need help identifying

Hey everyone,

I recently came across this small collection of old military items here in India and wanted to get some expert opinions.

From what I can tell:

  • The center medal looks like a 1914–15 Star (so WWI era)
  • I can spot shoulder titles like Royal Indian Army Service Corps (RIASC) and Indian Army Medical Corps (IAMC), which I believe were active during WWII
  • There are a few other badges (H.G, a crest, button, and a whistle) that I’m not sure about

I’m mainly trying to figure out:

  • Are these original pieces or reproductions?
  • Which ones are actually WWII vs earlier/later?
  • Any idea about the regiments for the unidentified badges?

Would really appreciate any insights or pointers. Thanks!

u/Negative_Tower3273 — 1 day ago
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Found a 130-year-old flood marker in Lucknow (Sept 1894)

Historic flood marker spotted at Chota Imambara.

“High Flood Line – September 1894” marks the peak water level during a major flood of the Gomti River.

A reminder of how powerful nature can be—and how cities carry hidden stories in plain sight.

u/Negative_Tower3273 — 1 day ago

Mixed British Indian Army badges + WWI medal found in India — need help identifying

Hey everyone,

https://preview.redd.it/vgo5q5j13axg1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3525182689ff5b19fa056d3e4545a00ba5e7d907

I recently came across this small collection of old military items here in India and wanted to get some expert opinions.

From what I can tell:

  • The center medal looks like a 1914–15 Star (so WWI era)
  • I can spot shoulder titles like Royal Indian Army Service Corps (RIASC) and Indian Army Medical Corps (IAMC), which I believe were active during WWII
  • There are a few other badges (H.G, a crest, button, and a whistle) that I’m not sure about

I’m mainly trying to figure out:

  • Are these original pieces or reproductions?
  • Which ones are actually WWII vs earlier/later?
  • Any idea about the regiments for the unidentified badges?

Would really appreciate any insights or pointers. Thanks!

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u/Negative_Tower3273 — 1 day ago
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Mixed British Indian Army badges + WWI medal found in India — need help identifying

Hey everyone,

I recently came across this small collection of old military items here in India and wanted to get some expert opinions.

From what I can tell:

  • The center medal looks like a 1914–15 Star (so WWI era)
  • I can spot shoulder titles like Royal Indian Army Service Corps (RIASC) and Indian Army Medical Corps (IAMC), which I believe were active during WWII
  • There are a few other badges (H.G, a crest, button, and a whistle) that I’m not sure about

I’m mainly trying to figure out:

  • Are these original pieces or reproductions?
  • Which ones are actually WWII vs earlier/later?
  • Any idea about the regiments for the unidentified badges?

Would really appreciate any insights or pointers. Thanks!

https://preview.redd.it/apjjj69w1axg1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=61d4ddca0b73091f7ffd1c0e4422a58e078ef1db

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u/Negative_Tower3273 — 1 day ago