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Author Topic: Re: Madras Sepoy Flags for the Opium War  (Read 936 times)

Offline OB

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Re: Madras Sepoy Flags for the Opium War
« on: November 29, 2019, 11:17:03 AM »
I've been searching in vain for images or details of Madras Sepoy Regimental/Battalion flags for the 2nd Opium War.  So far I've found nothing. Is this something we just don't know?

Thanks in advance for any info'.
« Last Edit: December 08, 2019, 01:52:15 PM by OB »

Offline Peterem

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Re: Madras Sepoy Flags for the 2nd Opium War
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2019, 12:16:52 PM »
Are you sure you mean the 2nd Opium War (1856-60)?  AFAIK, the only Madras forces present were the Sappers & Miners, and I'm not sure they would have carried regimental colours in the field. Indian infantry on that expedition came from the Punjab.

Offline OB

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Re: Madras Sepoy Flags for the Opium War
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2019, 01:51:48 PM »
Thanks Peterem.  I suspect I misread John French and I agree that the sappers likely did not bring their colours with them.  I'm tempted to paint the sappers as their uniform is quite striking.

Anyhow, I now have the figures and still need to find out flag info for them so I've changed the title of this post.