Sepoy of the Indian Infantry, 1900 (c)
Oil on canvas by unknown artist, 1900 (c).
The sepoy (infantryman) is wearing a red jacket with white facings and blue turban. The Indian Army had adopted khaki for service dress in 1885, but Indian infantry regiments continued to wear a red dress tunic.
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 1978-06-17-1
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum, Orphan work
Location
National Army Museum Sandhurst, Indian Army Memorial Room
Object URL
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1978-06-17-1
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