2nd Punjab Regiment
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The 2nd Punjab Regiment was a British Indian Army regiment from 1922 to the partition of India in 1947.
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2nd Punjab Regiment | |
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Active | 1922 ā 1947 |
Country | India |
Branch | British Indian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Regimental Centre | Mooltan (1923ā1946) |
Motto(s) | Sthal Wa Jal (By Land and Sea) |
Colors | Green and Gold |
Insignia | |
Regimental Insignia | A Galley with a bank of oars and sail |
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The regiment was formed by the amalgamation of other regiments:
- 1st Battalion, from the 67th Punjabis, formerly the 7th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry
- 2nd Battalion, from the 69th Punjabis
- 3rd Battalion, from the 72nd Punjabis
- 4th Battalion, from the 74th Punjabis
- 5th Battalion, from the 87th Punjabis
- 10th (Training) Battalion, formed by redesignation of 2nd Bn, 67th Punjabis