97th Deccan Infantry, a very fine and scarce officer’s hall-marked silver (Birmingham 1904 JRG &S) large size headdress badge, KC, laurels, central numerals, Nagpore honour and unit title at base, original pin fastener to reverse, excellent condition
£150-200

The 97th Deccan Infantry was formed in 1903 from the former 2nd Infantry Hyderabad Contingent; in 1922 they became the 3rd Battalion 19th Hyderabad Regiment.