Agra Volunteer Rifles, British Indian Army, Silver Presentation Goblet, Won by Captain J Burne.
Raised in 1878, the Agra Volunteer Rifle Corps was an Indian Army auxiliary unit. In 1917 it became the 19th Agra Company. It was a part of the Volunteer Corps within the British Indian Army. The unit functioned under the Bengal Command and was administered by the Presidency Armies in British India.The headquarters of the auxiliary regiment was located in Agra. The troops wore khaki drill uniforms in summer and khaki serge uniforms during winter. In 1901 the detached companies of Agra Volunteer Rifles were stationed to different bases at Muttra, Manipuri, Etah, Fatehgarh and Etawah.
Marked for Cooke & Kelvey of Calcutta, India, circa 1880.
Approximate weight is 214 grams or 6.8 troy ounces.
Approximate dimensions are 15 cm height and 7.3 cm top rim diameter.
In very good condition, free of dents, creases and repair. Some wear to the gilt interior.
