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GurFateh Bhai Sahib !

Is this the picture you're looking for ?

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The photograph is of British and Sikh Officers of The 14th Ferozepore Sikhs in 1900 , all are wearing large Dastars (10 yard Khakhi Safa) and Chakars.

Here are some close ups -

* Taken from "Portrait of Courage - Century of the 5th Battalion, The Sikh Regiment. XLVII (D.C.O) SIKHS" - Maj.Gen. Prem K. Khanna MVC & Pushpinder Singh Chopra - M S Con. - 2001.

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Hope that was what you were looking for.

Ranjit Singh 'Freed'

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Vaheguroo Jee Kaaa Khalsaaah, vahegurooo Jeee Keee Fateeeh!

Veer Ranjit Singhji,

The images are absolutely amazing, I cant even begin to express my gratitude. pray.gif

They're was a website dedicated to Sikh warriors during WW1/2 and prior but it disappeared and it contained images of british soldiers donning dastars. :sady:

Thanks again.

Baldeep Singh.

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