Moustache Monday: Havaldar Sukhdev Singh, Para Commando

Havaldar Sukhdev Singh, Para Commando, originally uploaded by Captain Suresh.

Have I posted this already?

Despite his massive beard, Havaldar’s moustache holds its ground, using the chin foliage more as a dais to support its own sleek swoops, like a glossy eagle stretching its wings atop an altar. From the photo’s description:

Havaldar Sukhdev Singh, is a Sikh soldier of the Indian Army, engineer paratrooper serving with the Special Forces, previously known as Para Commandos. These elite regiments are the pride of the Indian Army and are highly respected for their acts of bravery. I have enjoyed my special association with the 10 Para Commandos for 23 years now, which is like my own Regiment to me. I have great respect for the Scorpions (all ranks of the 10 Para (SF) are known as Scoprions as a brand). Recently, I went to call on Scropions and had opportunity to photograph some of the handsome soldiers.

Sikhs have enjoyed special place in the Indian history and that of the Indian Army, known as `Bravest of Brave’. They are unique and great people, very warm and bold.

Friends, I have just got back to base after 12 days in the field.