5th Mahratta Light Infantry Brass Button (1922-1947 Pattern) – 26mm

5th Mahratta Light Infantry brass button (1922–1947 pattern), 26mm example of British Indian Army uniform insignia associated with the 5th Mahratta Light Infantry. This pattern dates from the interwar period through the end of British rule in India in 1947, encompassing service during World War II.

The button design features the regiment’s light infantry strung bugle horn in relief beneath the King’s Crown of George V or George VI, together with the regimental numeral. The brass construction follows the standard military uniform manufacture of the period and was intended for regular polishing and service wear.

Buttons of this type were worn on tunics and other uniform garments by personnel of the 5th Mahratta Light Infantry, a distinguished regiment recruited primarily from the Marathi-speaking regions of western India. The regiment and its preceding units served extensively in imperial campaigns and both World Wars, earning a strong reputation within the Indian Army.

The 26mm size corresponds to use on outer uniform garments where larger buttons were required. Uniform insignia from Indian Army regiments of the British colonial period remain widely collected for their combination of British military structure and regional regimental identity.

Manufactured in brass with a shank fitting to the reverse, this example represents a well-defined piece of British Indian Army militaria.

Dimensions
26mm diameter

Condition
Good overall condition, with clear detailing and a well-preserved brass surface. Light wear and minor marks consistent with age and service use may be present. The reverse shank remains intact and secure. No significant damage or repairs are evident.