20th Punjabis


Subadar-Major, 1882


The drab colour was adopted by 6 of the Bengal Punjabi regiments. The 20th were distinguished by their green facings. This Indian officer wears the Order of British India round his neck. The badge on his pouchbelt is the Maltese cross type (see Pouchbelt badge 1882).


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