Bombay Volunteer Artillery, British Indian Army, Silver Goblet. An applied disc to one side with the regimental insignia. The other side with a shield shaped cartouche for the "GATACRE CUP 1911- 12, No 1 COY, B.V.A.". The name of "GUNNER M. O'BRIEN", is inscribed on the top rim.
The Bombay Volunteer Artillery was an artillery regiment of the Volunteer Corps units of the Royal Artillery in India. The auxiliary army unit was formed on 6th June 1887. This regiment of the British Indian Army was administered by the Bombay Army of the Bombay Presidency. The Bombay Volunteer Artillery was also incorporated as a part of the Bombay Command.
The headquarters of the regiment was established in Bombay in the Indian state of Maharashtra. A part of the artillery unit was re-designated and re-structured to form the No. 3 (Bombay) Fortress Company on 1st April 1902. The uniform of the troops of Bombay Volunteer Artillery unit included Khaki drill formals. It was renamed as the 4th (Bombay) Group Garrison Artillery on 1st April 1917.
In good condition with light surface wear. The applied disc possibly post manufacture. The hole to the centre of the underside almost certainly from manufacture.
The goblet is unmarked Indian low grade silver, circa 1912.
Approximate weight is 105 grams or 3.3 troy ounces.
Approximate dimensions are 12.5 cm height and 6.7 cm top rim diameter.