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Postwarden

25-02-20 06:46 PM

Identification help please

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Can anyone suggest which regiment this officer is serving with?

The photo probably dates to around 1880/1890, the cross belt and whistle suggesting a rifles connection. I have enlarged the cross belt badge as much as possible.

All thoughts greatly appreciated.

Jon

manchesters

25-02-20 08:17 PM

The tunic and spiked helmet suggest an Indian Army infantry unit.

regards

High Wood

26-02-20 09:57 AM

Judging from the shoulder badge there may be a Dhow as part of the central device. Given that shoulder plate badges usually differ from helmet badges it might be the 9th Madras Native Infantry.

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ctureid=162906

I will check my books to see if I can find a picture of their uniform.

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