Lot 284
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Anglo-Indian prize goblet, in silver, marked by maker under the base, 'Goopee Nath Dutt, Bhowanipore, Calcutta', on one side is inscribed, 'S.V.L.H. Camp of Exercise/1891-92/Sword V Sword Mounted/2nd Prize/Won By/(unnamed)'. A few small bumps, otherwise toned very fine.
Ex Warwick G. Cary Collection.
S.V.L.H. was the Surma Valley Light Horse formed mainly of tea planters from the Silchar area in Assam in North East India. Originally named the Sylhet Volunteer Rifle Corps when formed in 1880 and in 1883 renamed as the Cacar and Sylhet Mounted Rifles and then in 1886 it was renamed again to the Surma Valley Light Horse. It was disbanded in 1947 when India gained independence.
- Estimate
- $50
- Result Status
- Passed in