British India: Cawnpore Rifle Volunteers. Helmet Badge. White Metal. With Gothic Crown. Die-struck

Worn from 1897

The regiment was re-styled 16th Cawnpore Rifles (Indian Defence Force) in 1916

Dimensions: Approximately 48mm x 84mm

The reverse of the badge fitted with a long hinged brass pin and w/m clasp fittings, as issued

Note: The figure in the badge is the 'Angel of the Well' the symbolic sculpture (based on legend) of the 'Angel' that now guards over the souls of the British victims, who had been slaughtered at Cawnpore in 1857, during the Indian Mutiny

A large and impressive item of insignia

Condition: GVF

Code: 20800