53rd Sikhs (Frontier Force)
The 53rd Sikhs (Frontier Force) was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1847 as the 3rd Regiment of Infantry The Frontier Brigade. It was designated as the 53rd Sikhs (Frontier Force) in 1903 and became 3rd Battalion (Sikhs) 12th Frontier Force Regiment in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 5th Battalion The Frontier Force Regiment.
| 53rd Sikhs (Frontier Force) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1846 – 1922 |
| Country | British India |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 1 Battalion |
| Nickname(s) | Renny ki Paltan |
| Uniform | Drab; faced black |
| Engagements | North West Frontier of India Indian Mutiny 1857-59 Sikkim 1861 Second Afghan War 1878-80 First World War 1914-18 |
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