King's Indian Orderly Officers, 1919 - Capt G van R Reyne, Rissaldar Kunda Singh, Rissaldar Hargyan Singh, Sub Maj Dalpat Singh & Sub Fateh Singh …1/4 #History #Punjab #Sikh #VintagePhotography @Kharagket @SirPentapotamia @RamblingSingh @JasKand @ranveersiiingh @PunjabiRooh 
In 1903 the Viceroy issued a General Order establishing the annual appointment of Indian Orderly Officers to act as the King’s honorary bodyguard. Each year four officers from the Indian Army were selected by the Commander in Chief to attend the King at Court & Levees, …2/4
… standing near the throne at reviews & ceremonies, always appearing in full regalia. This image is of Officers selected in 1927 who are Maj C A L Howard, Chanda Singh, Kishen Singh, Rissaldar Maj. Udham Singh; Sub Maj Sant Singh. When in London the Officers were looked …3/4
… after by a British Officer who would take them to be fitted for their ceremonial uniforms, show them around London, accompany them on their official engagements & generally see that they had everything they needed during their stay. pics frm NAM & some info @britishlibrary 4/4
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