WW2 8th Punjab Regiment cap badge (1922-47)

Brass 8th Punjab Regiment cap badge worn 1922-47.
The 8th Punjab Regiment was a British Indian Army infantry regiment that played a significant role during World War II. It was formed in 1922 by the amalgamation of several older Punjab regiments and was later absorbed into the Pakistan Army in 1947.

During WWII (1939-1945), the regiment saw extensive service in multiple theaters, including:
North Africa Campaign (1940-1943)
Battled the Italian and German forces, including Erwin Rommel’s Afrika Korps.
Participated in key battles such as El Alamein.
Burma Campaign (1942-1945)
Fought against the Japanese Army in the Arakan, Imphal, and Kohima battles.
Served under the Fourteenth Army, commanded by General William Slim.
Italy Campaign (1943-1945)
Took part in the Allied invasion of Italy.
Involved in battles around Monte Cassino and the Gothic Line.
Middle East & Other Deployments
Some battalions were stationed in Iraq and Iran to secure oil supplies.
Provided garrison and security duties in British territories.

The 8th Punjab Regiment had multiple battalions, each contributing to different fronts:
1st Battalion: Served in North Africa and Burma.
2nd Battalion: Deployed in the Middle East and Italy.
5th Battalion: Took part in key battles in Burma.
After India’s partition in 1947, the 8th Punjab Regiment became part of the Pakistan Army.

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