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Button, 11th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (Lancers), 1864-1876 (gilt)
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Button, 11th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (Lancers), 1864-1876 (gilt)
5928206 Button, 11th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (Lancers), 1864-1876 (gilt) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Button, 11th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (Lancers), 1864-1876.
Medium gilt button by Firmin and Sons, London, with unit monogram, A BLA, on crossed lances, surmounted by the Imperial Crown.
This unit was originally raised in Lahore during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) by Captain Frederick Wale. After WaleAs 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 A LancersA into its name in 1864. After merging with the 12th Cavalry in 1921 the unit became the 5th King EdwardAs Own ProbynAs 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.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
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This print showcases the exquisite Button, 11th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (Lancers), dating back to the years 1864-1876. Crafted by Firmin and Sons in London, this medium gilt button is adorned with a striking unit monogram, A BLA, set against crossed lances and topped with the majestic Imperial Crown. Originally formed during the Indian Mutiny in Lahore by Captain Frederick Wale, this regiment underwent various transformations under different commanders. After Wale's demise in 1858, Major Dighton Probyn assumed leadership and renamed it as the 1st Regiment of Sikh Irregular Cavalry. Initially governed by the Government of Punjab, its authority was later transferred to the Commander-in-Chief of India in 1860. The unit played a significant role during China's second war from 1857-1860 before returning to India as the re-designated 11th Bengal Cavalry in 1861. In an effort to reflect their prowess on horseback, they added "Lancers" into their name in 1864. Following its merger with the 12th Cavalry in1921, this esteemed regiment transformed into the renowned entity known as "5th King Edward's Own Probyn's Horse". Remarkably surviving through India's partition as "5th Horse" it continued serving as an armored regiment within Pakistan Army. Captured beautifully within this print from Fine Art Finder and sourced from National Army Museum London’s Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection; it offers us a glimpse into history while honoring these brave cavalrymen who left an indelible mark on military heritage.
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