CONTINENTAL SCHOOL (CIRCA 1830) Portrait miniature of a an Officer, wearing uniform of the Madras Light Cavalry, c.1830. Watercolour on ivory Chased foliate gilt-metal frame, the reverse glazed to reveal lock of hair Oval, 49 mm high For the specific regiment, the combination of orange facings and a short battle honour scroll on the pouch belt suggests the 6th Madras Light Cavalry, who had the honour “Nagpore” granted in 1826. We are grateful to Christopher Bryant for his assistance in identifying the uniform of the sitter.
CONTINENTAL SCHOOL (CIRCA 1830) Portrait miniature of a an Officer, wearing uniform of the Madras Light Cavalry, c.1830. Watercolour on ivory Chased foliate gilt-metal frame, the reverse glazed to reveal lock of hair Oval, 49 mm high For the specific regiment, the combination of orange facings and a short battle honour scroll on the pouch belt suggests the 6th Madras Light Cavalry, who had the honour “Nagpore” granted in 1826. We are grateful to Christopher Bryant for his assistance in identifying the uniform of the sitter.
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