3rd Cavalry Regiment British Indian Army Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case.
The 3rd Cavalry Regiment was formed in the early 1920's from the 7th Irregular Cavalry (5th Cavalry) and the 17th Irregular Cavalry (8th Lancers). During World War Two the 3rd Cavalry Regiment joined the 11th Indian Infantry Division and were deployed to Malaya to counter the Japanese advance. They fought in the battles at Taiping, Perak, Sungei Pattani, Penang Island, Perak River and Slim River, where two Indian Brigades were annihilated by the Japanese. The Regiment was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Singapore and held captive until the end of the war. For the regiment's service in Malaya it was awarded the North Malaya & Central Malaya Battle Honours and the Malaya 1941–42 Theatre Honour.
Hallmarked for Birmingham 1934 by The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
In excellent condition with moderate surface wear commensurate with age. Free of dents, creases and repairs. The clasp is in good working order. Some staining within the engine turned detail, as per the photographs.
Approximate weight is 142 grams or 4.5 troy ounces.
Approximate dimensions are 9.3 cm length, 8.5 cm width and 0.9 cm depth.
