3rd Sikh Infantry, black leather officer’s pouch. c 1902-3

The small pouch measures approximately 120 x 82 x 30 mm and has silver plated mounts. The handsome badge measures 65 x 57 mm and has the regimental title III SIKH INFANTRY beneath a Tudor or king’s crown dating it to the very first year or so of King Edward VII’s reign as the regiment’s title changed in the 1903 re-organisation to 53rd Sikhs (Frontier Force). The scroll at the bottom of the badge reads PUNJAB FRONTIER FORCE and the badge displays the battle honours KABUL, KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN 1879-80.  An attractive piece from a Sikh Regiment in notably good condition.  may8/2