Field marshal Chetwode’s baton consigned to Spink

To this day every Indian officer swears the ‘Chetwode motto’ as they commission into the army: The safety, honour and welfare of your country come first, always and every time. The honour, welfare and comfort of the men you command come next. Your own ease, comfort and safety come last, always and every time.

That famous dictum ended a speech to cadets by Field Marshal Sir PW Chetwode Bart, 1st Baron Chetw…

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