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Cap badge, 11th (Prince of Waless Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers, 1876-1922 (metal)
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Cap badge, 11th (Prince of Waless Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers, 1876-1922 (metal)
5928146 Cap badge, 11th (Prince of Waless Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers, 1876-1922 (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Cap badge, 11th (Prince of Waless Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers, 1876-1922.
Silver and gilt badge with the Prince of Waless feathers and coronet on crossed lances with the regimental number XI and monogram BL below.
This unit was originally raised in Lahore during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) by Captain Frederick Wale. After Wales 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 Lancers into its name in 1864.
The unit became the 11th (Prince of Waless Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers in 1876, reflected in the inclusion of the Prince of Waless feathers in its insignia. After merging with the 12th Cavalry in 1921 the unit became the 5th King Edwards Own Probyns Horse. The regiment survived the partition of India as the 5th Horse, an armoured regiment of the Pakistan Army.
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This print showcases the intricate and historically significant cap badge of the 11th (Prince of Wales's Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers, dating from 1876 to 1922. Crafted in silver and gilt metal, this emblem features the distinguished Prince of Wales's feathers and coronet atop crossed lances, adorned with the regimental number XI and monogram BL below. The origins of this esteemed unit can be traced back to Lahore during the Indian Mutiny in 1857-1859 when Captain Frederick Wale raised it. Following Wale's demise in 1858, Major Dighton Probyn assumed command and renamed it as the 1st Regiment of Sikh Irregular Cavalry. The regiment played a vital role during China's Second Opium War (1857-1860) before returning to India in 1861 as the re-designated 11th Bengal Cavalry. In an effort to modernize its identity, "Lancers" was added to its name in 1864. In a momentous development for the regiment, it became known as the 11th (Prince of Wales's Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers in 1876 - a distinction reflected by incorporating Prince Charles' feathers into their insignia. After merging with the12th Cavalry in1921, they transformed intothe5th King Edward’s Own Probyn’s Horse. Remarkably surviving India's partition, the unit continued its legacy asthe5th Horse, a revered armored regiment withinthe Pakistan Army. This remarkable artifact is partof Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection atthe National Army Museumin London. It servesas botha testamenttothe rich historyof British military presenceinIndiaandan enduring symbolof braveryand dedicationdisplayedby these valiant soldiers throughouttheir service.
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