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Bit boss, 11th (The Prince of Waless Own) Bengal Lancers, 1876-1903 (brass)
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Bit boss, 11th (The Prince of Waless Own) Bengal Lancers, 1876-1903 (brass)
5928120 Bit boss, 11th (The Prince of Waless Own) Bengal Lancers, 1876-1903 (brass) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Bit boss, 11th (The Prince of Waless Own) Bengal Lancers, 1876-1903.
Brass badge with the unit number in the centre, encircled by a garter bearing the unit title, surmounted by the Prince of Waless feathers and motto, Ich Dien, inscribed on a scroll.
This unit was originally raised in Lahore during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) by Captain Frederick Wale. After Wales death in 1858, Major Dighton Probyn took over command of the unit, renamed the 1st Regiment of Sikh Irregular Cavalry. It was initially under the control of the Government of the Punjab but in 1860 authority was transferred to the Commander-in-Chief, India. The regiment served in China during the 2nd China War (1857-1860). Re-designated the 11th Bengal Cavalry the unit returned to India in 1861, adding Lancers into its name in 1864.
The unit became the 11th (Prince of Waless Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers in 1876, reflected in the inclusion of the Prince of Waless feathers in its insignia. After merging with the 12th Cavalry in 1921 the unit became the 5th King Edwards Own Probyns Horse. The regiment survived the partition of India as the 5th Horse, an armoured regiment of the Pakistan Army.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.); © National Army Museum
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The print showcases a brass badge of the "Bit boss, 11th (The Prince of Waless Own) Bengal Lancers" from 1876-1903. The intricate design features the unit number in the center, surrounded by a garter bearing the unit title. Atop the badge are the Prince of Wales's feathers and motto, "Ich Dien" inscribed on a scroll. This historic unit was originally formed in Lahore during the Indian Mutiny by Captain Frederick Wale. After his death, Major Dighton Probyn took command and renamed it as the 1st Regiment of Sikh Irregular Cavalry. Serving under various authorities, including China during the 2nd China War, they returned to India in 1861 and added "Lancers" to their name in 1864. In 1876, they became known as the prestigious "11th (Prince of Waless Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers". This change is reflected in their insignia with the inclusion of Prince of Wales's feathers. Following a merger with another cavalry regiment in 1921, they transformed into the "5th King Edwards Own Probyns Horse". Remarkably surviving through India's partition as an armored regiment within Pakistan Army called "5th Horse" this historical artifact represents not only military history but also cultural heritage. This print belongs to Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection at National Army Museum London and is made available for public viewing through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform.
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