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Honorary truncheon for H.M. 2nd Goorkah or Sirmoor Rifles, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Honorary truncheon for H.M. 2nd Goorkah or Sirmoor Rifles, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Honorary truncheon for H.M. 2nd Goorkah or Sirmoor Rifles, 1862...."Honorary Truncheon" which is about to be sent out to India for presentation to her Majesty's 2nd Goorkah Rifles, for their services to the State during the siege of Delhi in 1857. The truncheon, designed by Colonel Charles Reid, C.B. and A.D.C. to the Queen, and manufactured by Messrs. Hunt and Roskell, is composed of Indian ornaments, and the staff is so arranged as to divide into four pieces. On the summit is an Indian minaret, surrounding which stand three figures representing privates supporting the Imperial crown of Great Britain, Surrounding the rim on which these figures stand is the inscription: "Main Picquet, Hindoo Rao's House, Delhi, 1857, " and in the minaret hang two crossed "kookeries, " the national Goorkah weapon...The truncheon will always serve as a rallying-point, and will be carried in the centre of the regiment by a Goorkah officer especially appointed by Government; in fact, the truncheon will take the place of an "honorary color" which was at first given by the Government, but, at the suggestion of Colonel Reid, a truncheon was substituted as being more appropriate to a rifle regiment'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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Great depth and history can be found in this image of an Honorary Truncheon for H.M. 2nd Goorkah or Sirmoor Rifles, created in 1862. The creator of this masterpiece remains unknown, but the details of its origin and significance are well-documented. The Honorary Truncheon was designed by Colonel Charles Reid, C.B. and A.D.C. to the Queen, and manufactured by Messrs. Hunt and Roskell. It was intended for presentation to the 2nd Goorkah Rifles in recognition of their exceptional services to the British State during the siege of Delhi in 1857. The truncheon is a unique blend of Indian ornaments, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region. The staff is ingeniously designed to divide into four pieces, making it easy to transport. The summit of the truncheon features an Indian minaret, surrounded by three figures representing privates supporting the Imperial crown of Great Britain. The minaret holds two crossed kookeries, the national weapon of the Goorkah regiment. The truncheon was intended to serve as a rallying point and was carried in the center of the regiment by a Goorkah officer especially appointed by the Government. In place of an honorary color, which was initially considered, a truncheon was substituted as being more suitable for a rifle regiment, according to Colonel Reid's suggestion. This Honorary Truncheon is a testament to the bravery and loyalty of the 2nd Goorkah Rifles during a pivotal moment in Indian history. Its intricate design and historical significance make it a valuable addition to any collection, offering a glimpse into the past and the complex relationship between the British Empire and its Indian colonies.
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