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Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1876-1891 (gilt)
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Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1876-1891 (gilt)
5928340 Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1876-1891 (gilt) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1876-1891.
Gilt button by Harman and Company, Calcutta, with Queen VictoriaAs cypher, A VRA, within a garter bearing the unit title, surmounted by a crown.
In 1861 independent Staff Corps were created for the Bengal, Bombay and Madras Armies. Their purpose was to provide officers for native regiments and to fill Staff and Army Department positions. In addition, officers could be selected for civil and political placements. The separate Staff Corps were subsequently combined into the Indian Staff Corps.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.); eNational Army Museum; Indian, out of copyright
Media ID 22324536
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This print showcases a gilt button from the Bengal Staff Corps, dating back to 1876-1891. The button, crafted by Harman and Company in Calcutta, features Queen Victoria's cypher "A VRA" within a garter bearing the unit title, all elegantly surmounted by a crown. During this period, independent Staff Corps were established for the Bengal, Bombay, and Madras Armies with the purpose of providing officers for native regiments and filling positions in both Staff and Army Departments. These officers could also be selected for civil and political placements. Eventually, these separate Staff Corps were merged into what became known as the Indian Staff Corps. The significance of this button extends beyond its exquisite craftsmanship; it represents an era when British colonial rule was at its height in India. It is a tangible link to the military history of that time and serves as a reminder of the complex relationship between Britain and its colonies. Part of the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection housed at London's National Army Museum, this print allows us to appreciate not only the artistic beauty of this historical artifact but also gain insight into the role played by individuals like Button in shaping India's military landscape during that period.
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