Probyn’s Horse. Officer’s gilt 25mm post 1921 button
£20.00
A good example of the officer’s 25mm gilt button worn from 1922 when the regiment’s title became 5th King Edward’s Own Probyn’s Horse. Earlier in the 19th century it had been the 11th Bengal Lancers. The button retains virtually the full original gilt finish and has the backmark is GAUNT LONDON. The regiment was named after its second commander during the Mutiny, Major Dighton Probyn who won an early Victoria Crosa and went on to become a general. jul6/1
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