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Solar topi worn by Sir Robert Sandeman, Indian Political Service, the Agent to the Governor-General in Baluchistan, 1880 circa (cloth over pith)
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Solar topi worn by Sir Robert Sandeman, Indian Political Service, the Agent to the Governor-General in Baluchistan, 1880 circa (cloth over pith)
5924254 Solar topi worn by Sir Robert Sandeman, Indian Political Service, the Agent to the Governor-General in Baluchistan, 1880 circa (cloth over pith) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Solar topi, or pith helmet, worn by Sir Robert Sandeman, Indian Political Service, the Agent to the Governor-General in Baluchistan, 1880 circa.
Sir Robert was the Governor-Generals agent in Baluchistan throughout the 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880). His negotiations with the tribes along the vital supply lines between India and Kandahar, became particularly important after the Battle of Maiwand in July 1880 and during the British withdrawal. His approach was muscular. Attacked by Pathan tribesmen in 1880, he led an assault on their village and was shot through this hat. Remarkably, he survived.); © National Army Museum
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