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Shoulder button, Malay State Guides, 1896-1919 (brass)
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Shoulder button, Malay State Guides, 1896-1919 (brass)
5928469 Shoulder button, Malay State Guides, 1896-1919 (brass) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Shoulder button, Malay State Guides, 1896-1919.
Circular brass button made by Firmin and Sons, London, with crossed kris daggers within circlet, inscribed with the unit title, A Malay State GuidesA and half wreath.
The Malay State Guides were formed in 1896 from the 1st Perak Sikhs, a paramilitary unit that evolved from the Perak Armed Police. Under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Sandilands Frowd Walker (1850-1917), the unit included infantry and artillery companies led by British and Sikh officers. During World War One personnel from the Guides served with the Aden Field Force and as reinforcements for Singapore. The Guides were disbanded in 1919.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22562606
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This print showcases a shoulder button from the Malay State Guides, dating back to 1896-1919. Crafted in brass by Firmin and Sons of London, this circular button features crossed kris daggers within a circlet, along with the unit title "A Malay State Guides" and half wreath inscriptions. The Malay State Guides were established in 1896 as an evolution of the Perak Armed Police's 1st Perak Sikhs paramilitary unit. Led by Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Sandilands Frowd Walker, this formidable force consisted of infantry and artillery companies under British and Sikh officers' command. Throughout World War One, personnel from the Guides served with distinction alongside the Aden Field Force and provided reinforcements for Singapore. Sadly, after their illustrious service, the Malay State Guides were disbanded in 1919. However, their legacy lives on through artifacts like this shoulder button that symbolize their dedication and bravery. Part of the esteemed Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection at the National Army Museum in London, this photograph captures not only historical significance but also artistic beauty. The intricate details of the brass button are highlighted against a dark background, drawing attention to its rich history. Through Fine Art Finder's collaboration with Bridgeman Images, viewers can now admire this remarkable piece from afar while appreciating its cultural importance within Malaysia's military heritage.
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