Indian Army - 22nd Bombay Infantry Officer's Silver Pagri Badge - Rare King's Crown, Circa 1901 - 1903 only

Good cast native silver crowned ‘22’ bearing ‘BOMBAY INFANTRY’ scrolls, Stout brooch pin (C clasp clamped shut over pin, really do not recommend trying to re-open this). Silver dark toned. Possible stamp to reverse but cannot make this out. Circa 4.8cms tall. As part of the reform of the Indian Army in 1903 the regiment became the 122nd Rajputana Infantry. So a King's crown version of this badge would only have been worn for 2 or less than 2 years. Rare.

The 22nd Bombay Native Infantry was formed in 1824 from the 2nd Battalion, 11th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry. The term 'Native' was dropped from the title in 1885. In 'Her Majesty's Indian and Colonial Forces', published in 1890, Walter Richards records that the 22nd has 'always been recognised as a smart and efficient regiment' but acknowledges their lack of campaign experience. The regiment did however go on to serve in the 3rd China War, or Boxer Rebellion, in 1900. In 1903 the regiment became the 122nd Rajputana Infantry.

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