Cap badge, Punjab Light Horse, 1901-1947
White metal badge with the unit monogram, 'PLH', surmounted by crown, with scroll bearing the unit motto, 'De Bon Voulir Servir Le Roi', 'to serve the King with good will'.
The Punjab Light Horse was raised in 1867 as part of the Cavalry Reserve of the British Indian Army. Based in Lahore the unit was disbanded after India gained independence in 1947.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 2013-10-20-83-171
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum Copyright
Location
National Army Museum, Study collection
Object URL
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=2013-10-20-83-171
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