Field service forage cap, side hat, standard type, 46th Punjabis, 1903-1922

Light khaki melton cap made by Ranken and Company, India; with light khaki melton crown, curtain and peak, and dark green piping. Plain white metal buttons. Small black boss badge with silver plate bugle on front.

The 46th (Punjab) Regiment of Bengal Infantry was raised in 1900. With reform of the Indian Army in 1901 it became the 46th Punjab Infantry and in 1903, the 46th Punjabis. The regiment served on the North West Frontier and in Egypt during World War One (1914-1918). In 1922 the regiment was amalgamated and formed the 10th (Training) Battalion of the 16th Punjab Regiment. During World War Two (1939-1945) the 10th Battalion became the 16th Punjab Regimental Centre.