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Sabretache badge, Surma Valley Light Horse, 1886-1904 (metal)
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Sabretache badge, Surma Valley Light Horse, 1886-1904 (metal)
5927620 Sabretache badge, Surma Valley Light Horse, 1886-1904 (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Sabretache badge, Surma Valley Light Horse, 1886-1904.
Silver plate badge in the form of a unit monogram surmounted by an Imperial crown, with a scroll bearing the units motto, Non Sibi Sed Patriae - Not for self, but for country.
A sabretache is a type of satchel strapped to a cavalry or horse artillery officers belt. Although originally a container for orders and maps, by the mid-nineteenth century most sabretaches had a purely decorative role.
The Surma Valley Light Horse was originally formed as the Sylhet Volunteer Rifle Corps in 1880 and later became the Cachar and Sylhet Mounted Rifles in 1883. The unit was formed mainly of tea planters from the Silchar area in Assam, in North East India. In 1886 it became designated the Surma Valley Light Horse and retained this title until it was disbanded along with all other Indian Auxiliary Force units in 1947, when India gained Independence.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.); © National Army Museum
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of history - the Sabretache badge of the Surma Valley Light Horse, dating back to 1886-1904. Crafted from silver plate, this metal badge takes the form of a unit monogram topped by an elegant Imperial crown. Adorned with a scroll bearing the unit's motto "Non Sibi Sed Patriae" meaning "Not for self, but for country" it exudes a sense of duty and patriotism. A sabretache is traditionally a practical satchel used by cavalry or horse artillery officers to carry orders and maps. However, during the mid-nineteenth century, these sabretaches evolved into decorative pieces like this one. The Surma Valley Light Horse was initially established as the Sylhet Volunteer Rifle Corps in 1880 before transforming into the Cachar and Sylhet Mounted Rifles in 1883. Comprised mainly of tea planters from Assam's Silchar region in North East India, it eventually became known as the Surma Valley Light Horse. Sadly, along with all other Indian Auxiliary Force units, this esteemed cavalry regiment was disbanded in 1947 when India gained independence. Nevertheless, its legacy lives on through artifacts such as this magnificent Sabretache badge. Preserved within London's National Army Museum and part of Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection, this print offers us an opportunity to appreciate both its aesthetic beauty and historical significance. Let us cherish these remnants that remind us of those who served their nation with unwavering dedication and valor.
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