53rd Bengal Native Infantry shell jacket of Col David Nisbett, 1843.
Accession Number
NAM.2023-07-9-12-1
Description
53rd Bengal Native Infantry shell jacket of Col David Nisbett, 1843. Red shell jacket with white standing collar and white pointed cuffs, each with two regimental buttons. There are seven pairs of gilt regimental buttons down the front of the jacket, which fastens with hooks and eyes. Each shoulder has a decorative gold shoulder cord and regimental buttons. A ribbon for the Scinde medal is attached to the left breast. The lining is white. Part of the Brian (Kala Singh) and Nirmal Russell Indian Army Collection.
