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Pouch belt plate, G Company, Calcutta Volunteer Rifles, 1863-1901 (metal)
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Pouch belt plate, G Company, Calcutta Volunteer Rifles, 1863-1901 (metal)
5927825 Pouch belt plate, G Company, Calcutta Volunteer Rifles, 1863-1901 (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Pouch belt plate, G Company, Calcutta Volunteer Rifles, 1863-1901.
White metal badge with a wreathed Maltese Cross on an open ground, with a letter G in the centre, within a circlet inscribed Company, surmounted by a Guelphic Crown, with a scroll below bearing the unit title, Calcutta Volunteer Rifles.
The Calcutta Volunteer Rifles Corps was auxiliary infantry unit formed in 1863. It was reconstituted in March 1898 as the the 1st Battalion Calcutta Volunteer Rifles and became the 5th Calcutta Battalion in 1917.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25056048
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This print showcases a historic artifact, the Pouch belt plate of G Company in the Calcutta Volunteer Rifles. Created between 1863 and 1901, this metal badge is a testament to the rich military heritage of Calcutta, India. The intricate design features a wreathed Maltese Cross set against an open ground, with the letter G at its center. Encircling it is a band inscribed with "Company" topped by a regal Guelphic Crown. Below, a scroll proudly displays the unit's name, Calcutta Volunteer Rifles. The Calcutta Volunteer Rifles Corps was established as an auxiliary infantry unit in 1863 and underwent several transformations over time. In March 1898, it was reconstituted as the 1st Battalion Calcutta Volunteer Rifles before eventually becoming known as the 5th Calcutta Battalion in 1917. Part of Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection at London's National Army Museum, this remarkable piece offers us insight into both British colonial history and India's military past. Its significance lies not only in its aesthetic appeal but also in its representation of dedication and service to country. Through this print from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images, we are transported back to an era when brave individuals volunteered their time and skills for the defense of their city and nation. It serves as a reminder that history lives on through artifacts like these – tangible links connecting
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