Jat Regiment, Indian Army

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JAT REGIMENT, INDIAN ARMY

Regimental Headquarters : Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Raised : 1795 as the Calcutta Native Militia

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The Roman Numeral IX (9) alludes to the Regiment's position in the Indian Infantry order of precedence in 1920. The Bugle symbolises the Light Infantry origins. The Lion Capital of Ashoka did after Indian Independence replaced the Royal Crown on Badges and Rank Insignia.