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Button, Calcutta Light Horse, 1887-1901 (metal)
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Button, Calcutta Light Horse, 1887-1901 (metal)
5927435 Button, Calcutta Light Horse, 1887-1901 (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Button, Calcutta Light Horse, 1887-1901.
White metal button by Ranken and Company, Calcutta.
Circular, with eight-pointed star, imperial crown over the unit monogram, CLH, with the units motto, Defence not Defiance on a scroll.
Raised in 1872 as the Calcutta Volunteer Lancers, the Calcutta Light Horse was an auxiliary unit within the British Indian Army Cavalry Reserve.
The unit achieved notoriety during World War Two, when personnel from the unit participated in Operation CREEK in 1943. CREEK was a sabotage mission, organised by the Special Operations Executive, to blow up German shipping involved in transmitting intelligence from a neutral port in Portuguese Goa.
The unit was disbanded in 1947 when India gained Independence.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25056024
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
Army Organisation Auxiliary Calcutta City Of Calcutta Inida
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of history - the Button, Calcutta Light Horse, 1887-1901. Crafted from white metal by Ranken and Company in Calcutta, this circular button features an exquisite design. At its center lies an eight-pointed star with an imperial crown above the unit monogram, CLH. Adorned with the unit's motto "Defence not Defiance" on a scroll, this button represents the proud legacy of the Calcutta Light Horse. Originally established as the Calcutta Volunteer Lancers in 1872, this auxiliary unit played a significant role within the British Indian Army Cavalry Reserve. However, it was during World War Two that their valor truly shone through. In 1943, personnel from this esteemed unit participated in Operation CREEK - a daring sabotage mission organized by the Special Operations Executive. Their objective? To destroy German shipping involved in transmitting intelligence from Portuguese Goa. Despite their commendable service and achievements over several decades, the Calcutta Light Horse faced disbandment in 1947 when India gained independence. Nevertheless, their memory lives on through artifacts like this extraordinary button. Preserved within the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection at London's National Army Museum, this print offers us a glimpse into a bygone era filled with courage and sacrifice. Let it serve as a reminder of those who dedicated themselves to defending their nation and upholding values that transcend time.
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