Central India Horse

[Mike Jackson]

Officers of the CIH in Salonika, Greece in Apr 45.
From L to R: Maj Gordon Laverick, Maj Ronnie Paterson, Lieut Bill Keddie, Capt Jack Benson, Capt Gussie (?) Hyden. The CIH coloured regimental flash can just be seen on Maj Laverick's right shoulder. Very natty Indian pattern sweaters. The CIH were 4 Indian Div's Recce Regt throughout the War. Some of Maj Laverick's kit attached. Mike
Central India Horse Salonika Apr 45.jpgCIH.07.jpgGordon Laverick.CIH.ID Card.01.jpg

[fearnaught]

Hi Mike, what is the regimental coloured flash? Also do you have a list of the Indian cavalry flashes? I've never found a list for them, does anyone have such a thing or know some of them? Thanks for the images, great! best wishes Mike

[Roobarb]

Splendid selection of items and some very nice photo images indeed.

Those sweaters are rather snazzy i agree. Would be nice to find one for the collection one day.

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by fearnaught

Hi Mike, what is the regimental coloured flash? Also do you have a list of the Indian cavalry flashes? I've never found a list for them, does anyone have such a thing or know some of them? Thanks for the images, great! best wishes Mike

The CIH flash is a mystery - it gets a mention in the regimental newsletter that was produced throughout the War, but no colours are stated. I've seen one or two bw images of other Indian cavalry flashes but nothing amounting to a listing. An example of a CIH tie would reveal the colours. It's visible here - two colours. Mike
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[Mike Jackson]

Another image of Maj Gordon Laverick CIH - Aug 46 - has surfaced. It shows the regimental flash as worn on KD shirt. Colours are still unknown. Mike
Maj Gordon Laverick CIH.jpg

[fearnaught]

Hi Mike, their uniform was called drab and facing colour maroon, other regiments had red or blue with different facing colours. I'm not sure if there would have been a correlation between these and their flashes? Mike