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Punjab Rifles

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Originally raised as the 1st Punjab Volunteer Rifle Corps and the 1st April 1861 and on the 15th July absorbed the Punjab Light Horse (Volunteers) which was raised on the 27th March 1867. On the 1st April 1917 became the 3rd Punjab Rifles before becoming the Punjab Rifles on the 1st October 1920.

Uniform - Khaki
Facings - Scarlet
Badge - Punjab Coat of Arms
Motto - "Crescate Fluviis"

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