Indian Army - 10th Baluch Officers Silver Headdress Cap Badge

An Indian made cap badge, finely cast and stamped 'silver' with two original silver loops and maker marked 'Manikrai & Sons'. Circa 3.4cms tall. Scarce. King's Crown. The badge was actually not approved until 1945 and worn until 1956 (source: p66 MHS Special Bulletin 2022).The 10th Baluch Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. After independence, it was transferred to the Pakistan Army. In 1956, it was amalgamated with the 8th Punjab and Bahawalpur Regiments. During more than a hundred years of military service, the 10th Baluch Regiment acquired a distinguished record amongst the regiments of the British Indian Army. Its list of honours and awards includes four Victoria Crosses.Comm BoHa (350)