Memento from the Frontier Force Regiment

[Brian Wolfe]

Hello Everyone,

A while ago I purchased this presentation memento of the Pakistan 45th Bn. Frontier Force Regiment also known as "The Piffers". In the early 1850s some Sikh regiments were designated the "Punjab Irregular Force" giving rise to the nickname "Piffer" which the regiment carries to the present day. The 45 FF was raised by Lt. Col. Muhammad Mohsin, 15 Feb. 1983 at Havelian. The Piffers are one of six infantry regiments in the modern Pakistan Army and the third oldest, after the Punjab and Baloch Regiments.

The presentation piece measures 75 mm, is hollow and made of two pieces of sheet metal held in place by a metal ring. The Frontier Force symbol is on both sides and above the symbol are the words, "Here I Am", in Urdu, (thanks to "Conservator" from SAGONGS for the translation). Below are the words SAF SHIKAN, which, according to the dealer I purchased this item from, reads "Rows Breaker". I'm unclear of what that actually refers to so if anyone can help with that I would appreciate your input.

Cheers

Brian

[Brian Wolfe]

Here is the reverse, which is in English except for the motto at the top.

Cheers

Brian