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Shoulder title, 11th King Edward's Own Lancers (Probyn's Horse), pre-1922

White metal badge in the form of the Prince of Wales's feathers, coronet and scroll, with the motto, 'Ich Dien'.

This unit was originally raised in Lahore during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) by Captain Frederick Wale. After Wale's 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 (1856-1860). Redesignated 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 Wales's Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers in 1876, reflected in the inclusion of the Prince of Wales's feathers in its insignia. After merging with the 12th Cavalry in 1921 the unit became the 5th King Edward's Own Probyn's 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.

NAM Accession Number

NAM. 2013-10-20-6-32

Copyright/Ownership

National Army Museum Copyright

Location

National Army Museum, Study collection

Object URL

https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=2013-10-20-6-32

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