Sikh Regiment - Wikipedia
The Sikh Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It is the most highly decorated regiment of the Indian Army and in 1979, the 1st battalion was the Commonwealth 's most decorated battalion, with 245 pre-independence and 82 post-independence gallantry awards, when it was transformed into the 4th battalion, Mechanised Infantry Regiment .
Sikhs in the United States military - Wikipedia
Sikhs and Sikh Americans have served in the United States military since World War I through all subsequent wars. Since the 1980s, observant Sikhs have faced difficulty in serving due to a discontinuation of exemptions to uniform standards which previously allowed Sikhs to maintain their religiously mandated beards and turbans while in uniform.
The Sikh Regiment: Highest Decorated in Indian Army
2024年1月10日 · The 6 Sikh Regiment is a distinguished regiment of the Indian Army that has a rich history and a proud tradition. It was formed in 1846 and has since served in numerous conflicts and operations, both within India and abroad.
The Marines Reluctantly Let a Sikh Officer Wear a Turban. He …
2021年9月26日 · While Sikh troops in Britain, Australia and Canada have long worn turbans in uniform, and scores of Sikhs do so now in other branches of the military, Lieutenant Toor’s turban is the first in...
The Sikh Regiment – Indian Army - Bharat Rakshak
2006年10月12日 · Regimental Centre: Ramgarh Cantonment, Bihar. Regimental Insignia: A sharp-edged Quoit, or Chakra, which the Khalsa Armies had used in combat. The Chakra rings a lion, symbolic of the name (Singh) every Sikh carries. Regimental Motto: Nischey Kar Apni Jeet Karon (I Fight For Sure To Win).
Uniforms worn by the Sikh Regiment - Great War Forum
2013年6月7日 · The left-hand is wearing British-style service dress, whereas the right-hand one wears a kurta in the usual british serge (in 1914 men arriving in France had lightweight khaki drill uniforms). Both wear the Sam browne belt (leather) across the right shoulder and round the waist.
Sikh Khalsa Army - Wikipedia
The uniform of the amazonians of the Sikh court were described as follows: [6] Their uniform was as follows: a lemon yellow Banarsi turban with a bejewelled crest; a dark green jumper over a blue satin gown, fastened with a gold belt; deep crimson skin tight pyjamas of Gulbadan; silk and a pair of golden shoes.
Sikh Regiment of Indian Army | Formation, history, achievements
2022年3月10日 · The Sikh Regiment is amongst the most dreaded units in the Indian army, with 72 Battle Honours, 15 Theatre Honours, 2 Param Vir Chakras, 14 Maha Vir Chakras, 5 Kirti Chakras, 67 Vir Chakras, and 1596 additional gallantry medals.
Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army – A Legacy of Valour
2022年7月11日 · The modern Sikh Regiment traces its roots directly to the 11th Sikh Regiment of the British Indian Army. When transferred to the Indian Armed Forces as its sister units, the initial value (in the case of the Sikh Regiment, 11) was removed and additional battles were raised, transferred, or disbanded to meet the needs of the army.
Stylish Sikh soldiers: Photographer Charles Fréger's uniform …
2010年10月12日 · In India, he brings his style of contemporary portraiture to photographing the Sikh Regiment in Jharkhand. It took him a year and a half to get through the army's red tape but it appears to be worth the effort, with their inclusion a colorful addition to an already extraordinarily diverse set of social groups.