WW1 Indian Army - 99th Deccan Infantry Officers Large Pattern Gilt Button, King's Crown

Circa 26mm in diameter, fixed shank, maker marked Jennens & Co, London. Mottling to gilt finish otherwise in good condition and scarce.

After World War I the Indian government reformed the army moving from single battalion regiments to multi battalion regiments. In 1922, the 99th Deccan Infantry became the 5th Battalion, 19th Hyderabad Regiment. This regiment was allocated to the Indian Army after independence.

E15.14

Code: 60473