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Pugri badge, United Provinces Horse, 1904-1947 (silver)
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Pugri badge, United Provinces Horse, 1904-1947 (silver)
5927605 Pugri badge, United Provinces Horse, 1904-1947 (silver) by Foley, John Henry (1818-74); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Pugri badge, United Provinces Horse, 1904-1947.
Silver plate badge in the form of a horseman on a tablet with the battle honour, A Relief of LucknowA, above a scroll bearing the auxiliary unitAs name, A United Provinces HorseA.
The pugri or pagri is a form of headdress.
The United Provinces Light Horse was formed in 1904 from the amalgamation of the Allahabad Light Horse, the Cawnpore Light Horse, the Gorakhpur Light Horse, the Ghazipur Light Horse and the Oudh Light Horse.
The figure of the horsemen is similar to an equestrian statue of Lieutenant-General Sir James Outram (1803-1863) in Calcutta, sculpted by John Henry Foley. Outram distinguished himself in the operation to relieve the besieged city of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859).
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.); eNational Army Museum; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22324274
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Army Organisation Auxiliary Battle Honour
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of history - the Pugri badge of the United Provinces Horse, dating back to 1904-1947. Crafted in silver, this intricately designed badge features a horseman on a tablet with the battle honor "A Relief of Lucknow" above it. The scroll beneath bears the name of the auxiliary unit, "United Provinces Horse". The pugri or pagri, depicted in this badge, is a traditional headdress worn by soldiers during that era. The United Provinces Light Horse was formed by merging several light horse units from different regions in India. What makes this badge even more fascinating is its resemblance to an equestrian statue sculpted by John Henry Foley - Lieutenant-General Sir James Outram. Outram played a significant role in relieving the besieged city of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). This connection adds historical depth and significance to this exquisite piece. Preserved at the National Army Museum in London as part of Field Marshal Sir John Chapple's Indian Army Collection, this photograph captures not only an artifact but also tells tales of bravery and unity from an important period in India's history.
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