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Waistbelt clasp, 11th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (Lancers), 1864-1876 (silveron and gilt)
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Waistbelt clasp, 11th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (Lancers), 1864-1876 (silveron and gilt)
5928223 Waistbelt clasp, 11th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (Lancers), 1864-1876 (silveron and gilt) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Waistbelt clasp, 11th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (Lancers), 1864-1876.
Silveron and gilt, rectangular belt clasp with a crown over a circlet inscribed with the unit name, Bengal Cavalry, with the unit number XI in the enamelled centre. Queen Victorias initials flank the crown and are supported by a wreath including thistles, roses and clover leaves; interwoven scrolls bear the battle honours, Lucknow, Taku Forts and Pekin.
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) hence the presence of the battle honours for the Taku Forts and Peking (Beijing). Re-designated the 11th Bengal Cavalry the unit returned to India in 1861, adding Lancers into its name in 1864. 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.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25059130
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
Battle Honour Lahore Pakistani Wreath
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This photograph showcases a remarkable piece of history, the Waistbelt clasp of the 11th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (Lancers) from 1864-1876. Crafted with silveron and gilt, this rectangular belt clasp features intricate details that reflect the grandeur and significance of this esteemed cavalry unit. Atop the clasp sits a majestic crown, symbolizing authority and power, surrounded by a circlet inscribed with the unit's name, "Bengal Cavalry" while its number XI is proudly displayed in an enamelled center. Flanking the crown are Queen Victoria's initials, supported by an elegant wreath adorned with thistles, roses, and clover leaves. Interwoven scrolls gracefully bear three battle honours: Lucknow, Taku Forts, and Pekin. These symbols represent significant military achievements during their service in China during the Second China War (1857-1860). Originally raised in Lahore during the Indian Mutiny by Captain Frederick Wale in 1857-1859 as Sikh Irregular Cavalry under Major Dighton Probyn's command after Wale's death. The regiment returned to India in 1861 as part of Bengal Cavalry before adding Lancers to its name in 1864. After merging with another cavalry unit in 1921 it became known as the 5th King Edward's Own Probyn's Horse until surviving partition as Pakistan Army’s armored regiment called "5th Horse". This extraordinary waistbelt clasp serves as a testament to bravery and valor exhibited by these soldiers throughout their illustrious history. Preserved at London’s National Army Museum from Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection; it stands not only as a work of art but also commemorates an era long gone yet forever remembered.
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