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Indian Army. 25th Bombay Native Infantry Victorian NCO’s shoulder belt plate circa 1840-56. An
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Indian Army. 25th Bombay Native Infantry Victorian NCO’s shoulder belt plate circa 1840-56.
An extremely fine and attractive large die-stamped gilt brass example of Rococo pattern ornamented with foliage. Superimposed on diagonal scroll inscribed “Meeanee, Hyderabad”, Crowned conjoined ovals of a fortress and trophy of arms; the the base, a lined shield bearing “XXV”. Four stout flat hooks to reverse. VGC Originally formed as 1st Extra Battalion of Bombay Native Infantry in 1820; redesignated 25th Regiment of Bombay Native (Light) Infantry in 1826; various slight changes to title until 1903 when redesignated 125th Napier’s Rifles under Kitchener’s reforms; 5th (Napier`s) Bn. 6th Rajputana Rifles in 1922.
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Indian Army. 25th Bombay Native Infantry Victorian NCO’s shoulder belt plate circa 1840-56.
An extremely fine and attractive large die-stamped gilt brass example of Rococo pattern ornamented with foliage. Superimposed on diagonal scroll inscribed “Meeanee, Hyderabad”, Crowned conjoined ovals of a fortress and trophy of arms; the the base, a lined shield bearing “XXV”. Four stout flat hooks to reverse. VGC Originally formed as 1st Extra Battalion of Bombay Native Infantry in 1820; redesignated 25th Regiment of Bombay Native (Light) Infantry in 1826; various slight changes to title until 1903 when redesignated 125th Napier’s Rifles under Kitchener’s reforms; 5th (Napier`s) Bn. 6th Rajputana Rifles in 1922.
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