the new class composition of the 1st punjab regiment, based at jhelum, was punjabi muslims, rajputs, muslims from hazara and sikhs. the elephant of assaye and the imperial dragon superimposed over the star of india were chosen as its new emblem. the regiment's uniform was scarlet with green facings. in the inter-war period, the 1st punjab regiment saw extensive service on the north west frontier of india. in 1931, the 4th battalion was disbanded due to retrenchment in the indian army. in 1937, king george vi was gazetted as the colonel-in-chief of the 1st punjab regiment.