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Cap badge, United Provinces Horse, 1904-1947 (metal)
5927603 Cap badge, United Provinces Horse, 1904-1947 (metal) by Foley, John Henry (1818-74); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Cap badge, United Provinces Horse, 1904-1947.
White metal 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 22324406
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Army Organisation Auxiliary Battle Honour
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This print showcases a remarkable cap badge from the United Provinces Horse, dating back to 1904-1947. Crafted in white metal, this badge features an exquisite design of a horseman on a tablet, with the battle honor "A Relief of Lucknow" displayed above. A scroll bearing the name of the auxiliary unit, "United Provinces Horse" completes this stunning piece. The United Provinces Light Horse was established by merging several light horse units including the Allahabad Light Horse, Cawnpore Light Horse, Gorakhpur Light Horse, Ghazipur Light Horse, and Oudh Light Horse in 1904. This cap badge serves as a symbol of their rich history and valiant service. Notably, the figure of the horseman depicted on this badge bears resemblance to Lieutenant-General Sir James Outram (1803-1863), whose equestrian statue sculpted by John Henry Foley can be found in Calcutta. Outram played a significant role during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) when he led operations to relieve Lucknow from its besieged state. This extraordinary artifact is part of Field Marshal Sir John Chapple's Indian Army Collection housed at London's National Army Museum. Its intricate craftsmanship and historical significance make it an invaluable addition to our understanding of military history during that era.
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