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Sikh Soldiers -
(Sketch by an officer of the Bengal Engineers)
The Illustrated London
News - The group of Sikh Soldiers by Lieut G. F. Atkinson,
of Bengal Engineers.
The dress of the Sikh soldiers is composed of a chupkun,
or coat, made of various stuffs, and of any colour, well
quilted, so as to resist sword cuts; and many hae often
withstood the point of a lance. The pyjamas or pantaloons
are almost always yellow, loose about the hips, and from
the knee downwards, perfectly tight ; the head dress is
either a turban or steel helmet, fitting close to the head,
with chains, &c. The arms of each are a matchlock, spear,
dagger, pistols, sword and shield. The regiements under
the instruction of French officers have been drilled in
every respect like our own. 26/3/1846
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