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Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1861-1876 (gilt)
5928333 Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1861-1876 (gilt) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Button, Bengal Staff Corps, 1861-1876.
Gilt button by Harman and Company, Calcutta, with Queen VictoriaAs cypher, A VRA, within a garter bearing the unit title, surmounted by a crown.
In 1861 independent Staff Corps were created for the Bengal, Bombay and Madras Armies. Their purpose was to provide officers for native regiments and to fill Staff and Army Department positions. In addition, officers could be selected for civil and political placements. The separate Staff Corps were subsequently combined into the Indian Staff Corps.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.); eNational Army Museum; Indian, out of copyright
Media ID 22764834
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This print showcases a gilt button from the Bengal Staff Corps, dating back to 1861-1876. Created by Harman and Company in Calcutta, this exquisite button features Queen Victoria's cypher, A VRA, within a garter bearing the unit title, all elegantly surmounted by a crown. During this period, independent Staff Corps were established for the Bengal, Bombay, and Madras Armies with the purpose of providing officers for native regiments and filling important positions within the Staff and Army Departments. Furthermore, these officers had opportunities for civil and political placements. Eventually, these separate Staff Corps were merged into what is now known as the Indian Staff Corps. Part of the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection at London's National Army Museum, this remarkable piece offers us a glimpse into India's rich military history. The intricate craftsmanship of this button reflects not only its functional significance but also serves as an emblem of pride and honor for those who served in the Bengal Staff Corps during that era. Preserved through time and captured beautifully in this print by Bridgeman Images on behalf of Fine Art Finder, it allows us to appreciate both its historical value and artistic merit. This image invites us to delve deeper into India's colonial past while honoring those who dedicated their lives to serving their country.
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