The artist known simply as Fairlie drew this group for publication by Ackermann on 12 Mar 1855. Fairlie produced three images, this one titled The 10th Hussars in India, Kirkee, 1854. The ‘Orderly T. S. Major’ on the left has three chevrons and a badge above. According to a Horseguards Circular Memorandum dated 22 May 1850, Regimental and Troop sergeant majors in the hussars were to have 4 chevrons, sergeants 3 chevrons and corporals two.
The five regiments of hussars were also allowed to have the embroidered crown as a regimental NCO’s badge. Additionally the 8th were allowed the Harp and the 10th allowed the Prince of Wales plume. There does not appear to be a crown, only the plume. So Fairlie was wrong to give this sergeant the rank of TSM and wrong to omit the crown. Up until 1867 the NCOs had an embroidered plume badge, and after that date they had a silver metal badge. He wears stable dress and peakless forage cap that has a slim chin strap. His stable jacket has brass buttons down the front, worsted lace on the sleeves and collar, and yellow cord shoulder straps. His white pouch-belt has a black pouch and a spring clip for the carbine.
Size: 28 x 38 cm. This Colored Lithograph can be mounted for added protection ready to be framed/stored. This service is complimentary with all our engravings & maps.
Exportable: No
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Fairlie; E. Walker’s The 10th Hussars in India, Kirkee, 1854. is available to view at our store.
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