Indian Army - 1st Punjab Regiment Cap Badge - India


A fine cast bi-metal example. 

Two cast loops to the reverse. 

VGC.

Guaranteed Genuine.

The 1st Battalion, 1st Punjab Regiment originated as an East India Company unit, the 3rd Battalion of Coast Sepoys. As the 1st Battalion 2nd Regiment of Madras Native Infantry, the unit fought in the Mysore and Maratha wars, gaining the elephant insignia for its conduct at the Battle of Assaye in 1803. Overseas service followed, as the 2nd Regiment of Madras Native Infantry fought in the 1st China War (1839-1842), gaining the golden dragon as an additional insignia for their colour.

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