This riding crop is furnished with a nickel-silver ball top embossed with a crest: 'The West Yorkshire Regiment'  & 'India' 'The West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) (14th Foot) was an infantry regiment of the British Army. In 1958 it amalgamated with the East Yorkshire Regiment (15th Foot) to form the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire. The West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Own) was granted a unique tiger badge as an honorary distinction for its distinguished service in India. With an additional crest embossed on the collar below the top: 'Sikhs 12FF Regt' 'The Sikh 12 FF Regiment refers to the 12th Frontier Force Regiment (12 FFR) of the British Indian Army, formed in 1922 by combining several Sikh and Punjab Irregular Force units.' Cladded brown leather shaft with a large brown leather end. Attractive item, perfect for use or a military collector. Measurements: Length to the beginning of the leather end - 62cm Diameter of the top - 3.1cm Diameter of the shaft - 1.5cm Weight - 96g

Good condition with use marks consistent with age & some dings to silver. Rubbing to collar crest.