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Belt or pouch ornament, 12th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry, 1882-1901 (gilt)
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Belt or pouch ornament, 12th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry, 1882-1901 (gilt)
5928139 Belt or pouch ornament, 12th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry, 1882-1901 (gilt) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Belt or pouch ornament, 12th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry, 1882-1901.
Gilt badge in the form of the regimental monogram, BC over XII, surmounted by an Imperial Crown, surrounded by scrolls bearing battle and campaign honours for, Abyssinia, Charasia, Peiwar Kotal, Kabul 1879, and Afghanistan 1878-80.
The 12th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry was formed in 1861 from an irregular cavalry unit raised during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. The regiment served in the Abyssinian campaign of 1868 and in the 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880). In 1921, after service in Mesopotamia during World War One (1914-1918), the regiment was amalgamated with the 11th Prince of Waless Own Lancers, to form the 5th King Edwards Own Probyns Horse.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.); © National Army Museum
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This print showcases a magnificent belt or pouch ornament from the 12th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry, dating back to the late 19th century. Crafted with intricate detail and adorned in gilt, this regal piece features the regimental monogram BC over XII, topped by an Imperial Crown. Surrounding the monogram are delicate scrolls bearing battle and campaign honors for Abyssinia, Charasia, Peiwar Kotal, Kabul 1879, and Afghanistan 1878-80. The history behind this remarkable artifact is equally fascinating. The 12th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry was established in 1861 following its formation as an irregular cavalry unit during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Throughout its existence, it participated in significant military campaigns such as the Abyssinian campaign of 1868 and played a crucial role in the Second Afghan War (1878-1880). After serving valiantly during World War One (1914-1918) in Mesopotamia, this esteemed regiment merged with the prestigious 11th Prince of Wales's Own Lancers to form the illustrious 5th King Edward's Own Probyn's Horse in 1921. Preserved within London's National Army Museum as part of Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection, this extraordinary artifact stands as a testament to both British colonial history and India's rich military heritage. Its exquisite craftsmanship and symbolic significance make it a truly awe-inspiring piece that continues to captivate viewers even today.
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