Regimental White Metal Menu Card Holder for the 14th Sikh Regiment, King George's Own Ferozepore Sikh, circa 1910 - 1920.
The regimental badge shows the Prince of Wales's feathers and coronet, with scrolls bearing his motto, 'Ich Dien', above a quoit. The quoit is a circular sharp edged weapon associated with Sikh fighters. The 14th Sikhs were originally formed in 1846 as the Regiment of Ferozepore.
The regiment stayed loyal to the British during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) and served in the 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880). The 14th Regiment of Bengal Infantry (The Ferozepore Sikhs) served in the 3rd China War (Boxer Rebellion), in 1900. As the 14th King George's Own Ferozepore Sikhs, the regiment served in Gallipoli and Mesopotamia during World War One (1914-1918). Reform of the Indian Army in 1922 led to the amalgamation of six regiments into the 11th Sikh Regiment, with the 14th Ferozepore Sikhs forming its 1st Battalion.
From 1906 to 1910 the regiment was known as the 14th Prince of Wales's Own Ferozepore Sikhs. From 1910 to 1922 it was known as the 14th King George's Own Ferozepore Sikhs.
In excellent condition with moderate surface wear commensurate with age.
Approximate weight is 61 grams.
Approximate dimensions are 5.3 cm width and 5 cm height.