British India - Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment Blackened Bronze Cap Badge

A nicely made cast badge of Indian manufacture with two original loops to the reverse. A cracking example. Also known as the 'The Padres'. They were not officially a part of the RAChD and were not administered by the Chaplain-General. Circa 3.9cms tall.The Motto read 'Heavens Light Our Guide' The Arms of the Patee Cross have the Initials 'I.E.E.'.Cox 2597 refers.Comm TeMo