8
Indian Army. 12th Madras Infantry, 2nd Burma Bn. Victorian Officer’s pagri badge. A splendid die-
Description
Indian Army. 12th Madras Infantry, 2nd Burma Bn. Victorian Officer’s pagri badge.
A splendid die-stamped rich gilt example. Crowned title strap resting on laurel sprays, silver peacock mounted to voided centre. Stout pagri pin to reverse. VGC Originally raised in 1767 as 16th Bn. Coast Sepoys, became 13th Carnatic Bn. in 1769 renumbered 12th in 1770. 1784 became 12th Madras Bn. becoming 2nd Bn. 8th Regt. Madras Native Infantry in 1796. 1824 became 12th Regt. Madras Native Infantry, then 2nd Burma Bn. in 1890 and 12th Regiment of Madras Infantry in 1891. In the 1903 Kitchener reforms became the 72nd Punjabis.
Auction Details
Shipping
T&Cs & Important Info
Ask seller a question
Indian Army. 12th Madras Infantry, 2nd Burma Bn. Victorian Officer’s pagri badge.
A splendid die-stamped rich gilt example. Crowned title strap resting on laurel sprays, silver peacock mounted to voided centre. Stout pagri pin to reverse. VGC Originally raised in 1767 as 16th Bn. Coast Sepoys, became 13th Carnatic Bn. in 1769 renumbered 12th in 1770. 1784 became 12th Madras Bn. becoming 2nd Bn. 8th Regt. Madras Native Infantry in 1796. 1824 became 12th Regt. Madras Native Infantry, then 2nd Burma Bn. in 1890 and 12th Regiment of Madras Infantry in 1891. In the 1903 Kitchener reforms became the 72nd Punjabis.
Medals & Militaria
Sale Date(s)
Venue Address
Court Garden
Pound Lane
Marlow
Buckinghamshire
SL7 2AE
United Kingdom
General delivery information available from the auctioneer
There is no inhouse packing. All items will be removed to Windsor for shipping.
Important Information
Buyer's Premium 20%
We regret that there is no Telephone bidding available. All Commission Bidders lots sent by professional shipper, minimum charge £15 + VAT for ANY lot.
We regret that there is no Telephone bidding available. All Commission Bidders lots sent by professional shipper, minimum charge £15 + VAT for ANY lot.
