Madras Light Dragoons - 19th Century beauty!

[rusticalex]

I gather this belonged to my late cousin's great grandfather, Charles Harrington Graeme, who was a Colonel in the 5th Madras Light Infantry, later to become Major General. He died in Paris in 1868, aged 63. If anyone can shed any light on this badge/shako plate, I'd appreciate it very much. It is just over 6 inches by just over 4 inches.

Thanks
Alex

[Jeff Mc William]

Hi Alex
I don't wish to be pedantic, but this badge is in fact of the 5th Madras Light Dragoons shako plate c.1830 to 1855, (not Light Infantry) the cypher being MLC (for Madras Light Cavalry). This regiment was present at Assaye 1803 as indicated by the elephant and honour below the crown.
A beautiful badge as you say to a spendid regiment. Regards. Jeff

[Jeff Mc William]

PS:
Here is a typical example of the type of Light Dragoons (Light Cav) shako of the same period as yours. This one is 14th Lt.Dragoons. Regards Jeff
14 LtD c.1830-45.jpg

[Keith Blakeman]

Superb badge, I can't say I've seen many nicer.

[Neil Pearce]

Simply fabulous. Thanks for posting!

[rusticalex]

Originally Posted by Jeff Mc William

Hi Alex
I don't wish to be pedantic, but this badge is in fact of the 5th Madras Light Dragoons shako plate c.1830 to 1855, (not Light Infantry) the cypher being MLC (for Madras Light Cavalry). This regiment was present at Assaye 1803 as indicated by the elephant and honour below the crown.
A beautiful badge as you say to a spendid regiment. Regards. Jeff

Jeff...you have only ever been of great assistance to me, so more gratitude from me to you! I made a silly error - Charles Harrington Graeme was in the 5th Madras Light Cavalry, not infantry, so if admin wants to move this to the cavalry section, please go ahead!

Alex

[PhilinYuma]

Originally Posted by Jeff Mc William

PS:
Here is a typical example of the type of Light Dragoons (Light Cav) shako of the same period as yours. This one is 14th Lt.Dragoons. Regards Jeff
Attachment 19438

Ah! That looks kinda familiar! Pl.21?