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Fine Art Print : Belt ornament, 11th (The Prince of Waless Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers, post 1876 (silver plate)
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Belt ornament, 11th (The Prince of Waless Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers, post 1876 (silver plate)
5928131 Belt ornament, 11th (The Prince of Waless Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers, post 1876 (silver plate) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Belt ornament, 11th (The Prince of Waless Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers, post 1876.
Silver plate badge in the form of the Prince of Waless feathers, coronet and motto, Ich Dien, inscribed on a scroll.
This unit was originally raised in Lahore during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) by Captain Frederick Wale. After Wales death in 1858, Major Dighton Probyn took over command of the unit, renamed the 1st Regiment of Sikh Irregular Cavalry. It was initially under the control of the Government of the Punjab but in 1860 authority was transferred to the Commander-in-Chief, India. The regiment served in China during the 2nd China War (1857-1860). Re-designated the 11th Bengal Cavalry the unit returned to India in 1861, adding Lancers into its name in 1864.
The unit became the 11th (Prince of Waless Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers in 1876, reflected in the inclusion of the Prince of Waless feathers in its insignia. After merging with the 12th Cavalry in 1921 the unit became the 5th King Edwards Own Probyns Horse. The regiment survived the partition of India as the 5th Horse, an armoured regiment of the Pakistan Army.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25054088
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich history of the 11th (Prince of Wales's Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. Featuring a detailed image of a silver plate belt ornament from the National Army Museum in London, this print showcases the intricate design of the regimental insignia post 1876. Add a touch of history and elegance to your home or office with this beautiful fine art print from Bridgeman Images, brought to you by Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases a stunning belt ornament belonging to the 11th (The Prince of Waless Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers, post 1876. Crafted from silver plate, this exquisite badge takes the form of the Prince of Wales's feathers, coronet, and motto "Ich Dien" elegantly inscribed on a scroll. The history behind this remarkable piece is equally fascinating. Originally raised in Lahore during the Indian Mutiny by Captain Frederick Wale in 1857, it was later commanded by Major Dighton Probyn and renamed as the 1st Regiment of Sikh Irregular Cavalry after Wale's death. Serving in China during the Second Opium War, it returned to India in 1861 as the re-designated 11th Bengal Cavalry before adding "Lancers" to its name in 1864. In an important development for the regiment's identity, it became known as the 11th (Prince of Waless Own) Regiment of Bengal Lancers in 1876. This change was reflected through incorporating the Prince of Wales's feathers into its insignia. After merging with the 12th Cavalry in1921, it transformed into the renowned unit called The King Edwards Own Probyns Horse. Even after surviving India's partition and becoming part of Pakistan Army as The Fifth Horse—a distinguished armored regiment—its legacy lives on. This exceptional belt ornament represents not only a symbol but also carries within it stories that span generations and continents—an emblematic tribute to valor and heritage.
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