Button, Calcutta Volunteer Lancers, 1872-1881

White metal button by Ranken and Company, Calcutta, with Queen Victoria's crown over the unit monogram and crossed lances.

Raised in 1872 the Calcutta Volunteer Lancers was the forerunner of the Calcutta Light Horse, an auxiliary unit forming part of the Indian Army Cavalry Reserve. The Calcutta Light Horse was disbanded in 1947 when India gained Independence.

From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.