Boy Scouts India Cap Badge British Colonial Era WW1 RAF Badge A 1898 issue Austrian military

A 1898 issue Austrian military commemorative medal

Both die stamped on white metal

The rim engraved with recipient details: JOHN CHARLTON

This finely made example was likely produced for a dress uniform and shows honest age and patina

paper lining to reverse

Boy Scouts India Cap Badge British Colonial Era WW1 RAF Badge A 1898 issue Austrian militaryAn original and very scarce cap badge of the Boy Scouts India organisation. Early 20th century. 46 x 48 mm. Die cast white metal construction. The scouting fleur de lys, above banner "BOY SCOUTS INDIA", superimposed onto map of India. Two round wire lug mounts fitted. Very good condition.