NAM.1978-04-5-1

Statuette of a Jemadar, 1918-1922. Silver, made by F P Baker and Company Limited, hallmarked London, 1921-1922. Full length figure standing with hands clasped resting on sword. On a tall, ebonized wood plinth, with a silver plate at front inscribed, '125TH NAPIER'S RIFLES/ FROM/ ALL RANKS OF THE/ SECOND BATTALION,/ IN MEMORY OF'. The plaque has a cartouche with scrolled top and bottom with linenfold sides, bearing upon a plain centre with inscription in impressed characters. Centrally, at top, within a recessed trefoil, in relief, a device: the numeral '125' within a stringed bugle horn, surmounted by a monarchial crown. Associated with the Indian Army and the Rajputana Rifles. Commemorating the 2nd Bn 125th Napier's Rifles' service in India, North West Frontier, Waziristan (1919-1920).

India, North West Frontier, Waziristan (1919-1920)