Bengal 1901 - Great Photo - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Roy · #1 23-06-16, 02:39 PM

Hi Chaps,

I recently picked up this splendid turn of the century photograph, my motive was due to the great images of the Lee-Metford rifle of which there is a few featured in this photo. However there is also some really super details showing insignia too, so wanted to share it with forum members.

The photograph depicts 'Winning Team Inter-Regimental Sgts Silver Cup - Rifle Meeting - Bengal 1901'. All the chaps are named with some details.

If you would like a specific closer look at any insignia just let me know?

Cheerio,

Roy.

Charlie 585 · #2 23-06-16, 05:27 PM

Hi Roy,

A great image thank you for posting it.

I presume it features members of the 3rd Bn Rifle Brigade who were in India until November 1904 before they moved regretfully to Aden.

I would be very interested in any further details and names please if you would be so kind.

Kind regards

Ry

Roy · #3 23-06-16, 05:31 PM

Thanks for that.

One of those images that really captured my interest, so very pleased to have it.

There appears to be no information regarding the unit, just states 'inter regiment' but I'm sure you are correct.

However here is a scan of the text written at the bottom, this is probably better than me re-writing it out.

If you want any more closer images, either of the photo or details, then just let me know.

Cheers, Roy.

Charlie 585 · #4 23-06-16, 06:19 PM

Thanks Roy,

I'm pretty certain they are 3RB but I think the names were added at a later date given the comments.

I don't yet have the RB Chronicle for 1901, or 1900 which is a shame but I do have those years either side so I will consult them further to see If I can match any of the names. The Bn were based at Meerut in 1901 having been in India for ten years at least prior to the photo you show being taken, I will try to find out exactly when they arrived in country and let you know and I may be able to post further similar images, although most likely un-named.

I would be very grateful for a high res scan of the image via email please if you would once again be so kind and will pm you my email address if you are happy to do that.

Kind regards

Ry

Roy · #5 23-06-16, 06:35 PM

Thank you for that and yes happy to help.

Feel free to drop me an email.

For interest here is a close-up of on of the chaps showing headdress and cord boss.

Cheerio,

Roy.

Charlie 585 · #6 23-06-16, 06:53 PM

Will do shortly Roy, thank you.

That is the officer is Captain King.

Ry