7th Bombay Infantry


Drum-Major, 1888


The turban was blue until 1901 when they became pioneers, then it was khaki. The red end stood up instead of hanging down in front. The tunic has a white collar but red cuffs. His sword is unusual for an Indian NCO, it looks more like an officer's.


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