Kadir Cup, 1911

Silver, made by William Hutton and Sons Limited, hallmarked Sheffield, 1911.

Pig sticking, the hunting of wild pig by mounted spearmen, was a popular, exciting and sometimes dangerous pastime of cavalrymen.

According to the 1911 edition of the 'Encyclopedia Britannica', the Army believed the sport to be good training since 'a startled or angry wild boar is a desperate fighter [therefore] the pig-sticker must possess a good eye, a steady hand, a firm seat, a cool head and a courageous heart'.

In India, officers took part in the most famous annual pig-sticking event, competing for the Kadir Challenge Cup. Lieutenant D G Bromilow of 14th Murray's Jat Lancers, riding 'Battle Axe', won the Kadir trophy displayed here in 1911.