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Cap badge, United Provinces Horse, 1904-1947 (silver and gilt)
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Cap badge, United Provinces Horse, 1904-1947 (silver and gilt)
5927602 Cap badge, United Provinces Horse, 1904-1947 (silver and gilt) by Foley, John Henry (1818-74); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Cap badge, United Provinces Horse, 1904-1947.
Silver and gilt badge in the form of a horseman on a tablet with the battle honour, A Relief of LucknowA, above a scroll bearing the auxiliary unitAs name, A United Provinces HorseA.
The United Provinces Light Horse was formed in 1904 from the amalgamation of the Allahabad Light Horse, the Cawnpore Light Horse, the Gorakhpur Light Horse, the Ghazipur Light Horse and the Oudh Light Horse.
The figure of the horsemen is similar to an equestrian statue of Lieutenant-General Sir James Outram (1803-1863) in Calcutta, sculpted by John Henry Foley. Outram distinguished himself in the operation to relieve the besieged city of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859).
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.); eNational Army Museum; British, out of copyright
Media ID 23264584
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This print showcases a remarkable cap badge from the United Provinces Horse, dating back to 1904-1947. Crafted with exquisite detail, this silver and gilt badge features a horseman on a tablet adorned with the battle honour "A Relief of Lucknow" positioned above a scroll displaying the auxiliary unit's name, "United Provinces Horse". The United Provinces Light Horse was established by merging several esteemed cavalry units including the Allahabad Light Horse, Cawnpore Light Horse, Gorakhpur Light Horse, Ghazipur Light Horse, and Oudh Light Horse. The design of the horsemen depicted in this badge closely resembles that of Lieutenant-General Sir James Outram (1803-1863), as seen in his equestrian statue sculpted by John Henry Foley in Calcutta. Lieutenant-General Outram played a significant role during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) when he led operations to relieve the besieged city of Lucknow. This historical connection adds depth and significance to this exceptional cap badge. Part of Field Marshal Sir John Chapple's Indian Army Collection housed at London's National Army Museum, this artifact represents not only an emblematic piece from India's military history but also serves as a testament to craftsmanship and artistry. Its inclusion within Fine Art Finder's collection allows viewers worldwide to appreciate its beauty and learn about its rich historical context.
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