40183

12th Bengal Infantry.

Six piece set.

 £56.00p.

Raised in 1838 as part of the Shah Shujah`s Force they were the first new regiment to

 be added to the Bengal Army after the Mutiny. Designated Pioneers they wore

the "Zouave" type uniform but carried their axes, picks and shovels in leather 

pouches as a distinctive part of their dress.