British Indian Army: 120th Rajputana Infantry, regimental button. Circa 1903-1922

Reverse of button complete with shank / loop, and with makers marks 'Hobson & Sons' Lexington St, London'

The 120th Rajputana Infantry was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. The regiments origins date to 1817, when they were raised as the 2nd Battalion, 10th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry

The regiments first action was during the Anglo-Persian War in 1856, for which they were awarded the battle honours of Persia, Reshire, Bushire and Koosh-ah. During World War I they were attached to the 6th (Poona) Division and served in the Mesopotamian campaign. They fought in the Battle of Basra, the Battle of Qurna, the Battle of Es Sinn before being delivered a setback at the Battle of Ctesiphon. Following this engagement, they withdrew to Kut. Trapped in the city during the Siege of Kut they were forced to surrender after 147 days. A second battalion was raised from men on leave and reinforcements and sent to Mesopotamia

In 1922 the regiment was restyled as 2nd (Prince of Wales's Own), 6th Rajputana Rifles

In 2023, the descendent unit continues to thrive in the Indian Army.

Condition EF

Code: 23094