{"product_id":"original-british-victorian-era-17th-lancers-swordsman-uniform-chapka-helmet-duke-of-cambridges-own-death-or-glory","title":"Original British Victorian Era 17th Lancers Swordsman Uniform \u0026 Chapka Helmet - Duke of Cambridge's Own - Death or Glory","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Items. One-of-a-Kind Group. Genuine Lancer's material has always been hard to find. Here is a tremendous set to a Swordsman of the 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) including a uniform coat \u0026amp; breeches along with a correct Chakpa, a complete set to what has become one of the most iconic Lancer regiments in British History.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe uniform coat is the correct black with a white bib, collar, and cuffs, with the buttons all bearing the Skull insignia of the 17th Lancers. Most of the buttons are marked on the reverse to \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Bros\u003c\/strong\u003e. of \u003cstrong\u003eBirmingham\u003c\/strong\u003e. There appears to be one button missing, at the top next to the collar, but we found it in the pocket. The collar retains its small leather tab on one end. The left sleeve of the coat bears a single good conduct chevron under a lovely embroidered crossed-sword badge, the Skill-at-Arms badge for \u003cstrong\u003eSwordsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coat has a small stitched pocket below the right breast, which contained the missing button. The interior of the flap has faint stenciled size markings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1233 67\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e68\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 17L indicates the regiment, 17th Lancers. There are additional written markings on the interior right shoulder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3171 Lincoln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3367 Mallinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn 16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeane  R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the two names, Lincoln or Mallinson, could absolutely be the Lancer who wore this set, making for a great research project. The coat is in fair condition with heavy service wear as well as scattered moth nips \u0026amp; staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included breeches are the correct black with white stripes, and are in fair condition with similar service wear and scattered moth nips. They retain their leather reinforcements that all lancers require! The buttons are all marked \u003cstrong\u003eS.B. Whiting of South Molton St. W.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gorgeous other ranks 17th Lancers Chapka features a brass helmet plate, illustrating the Royal coat-of-arms, composed of a shield within an oval garter inscribed \"HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE\", flanked by a lion at the left and a unicorn at the right, surmounted by the Victorian crown, with a ribbon banner below inscribed \"DIEU ET MON DROIT\", the arms above the 17th Lancers insignia illustrating a skull backed by cross bones, with the regimental ribbon banner below inscribed \"\u003cstrong\u003eOR GLORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\", the insignia framed by three Old English letters, a \"D\" at the left, a \"C\" below and a \"O\" at the right (the acronym for Duke of Cambridge's Own), with a long ribbon banner at the base inscribed \"SEVENTEENTH LANCERS\", with three stacked ribbon banners inscribed with battle honours on either side, the three at the left inscribed \"ALMA, INKERMAN, CENTRAL INDIA\" and backed by branches of laurel leaves, the three at the right inscribed \"BALACLAVA, SEVASTOPOL, SOUTH AFRICA 1879\" and backed by branches of oak leaves, and at the bottom is the most recent conflict, “SOUTH AFRICA 1900-1902”. This dates the helmet to around 1902-1904.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe helmet is in lovely order but is missing the horsehair plume. The original chinscales are retained but are likely missing some of the rings at the end, as it doesn’t reach both the lion’s head on the side and the hook on the back. The strap itself appears to be repaired as well. The lining is in good condition and the sweatband is complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a splendid and truly classic uniform \u0026amp; helmet grouping of a British “DEATH OR GLORY” Lancer from the height of the British Empire. Comes ready for further research and display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollar to shoulder: 10\"\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to sleeve: 27”\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to shoulder: 15\"\u003cbr\u003eChest width: 18”\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 15\"\u003cbr\u003eHip: 18\"\u003cbr\u003eFront length: 27\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePants:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003einseam: 15\"\u003cbr\u003ewaist: 28\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1759 and notable for its participation in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. The regiment was amalgamated with the 21st Lancers to form the 17th\/21st Lancers in 1922.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn December 1857 the regiment arrived in India to reinforce the effort to suppress the Indian rebellion against British rule. By the time the regiment was prepared for service, the rebellion was effectively over, although it did take part in the pursuit of Tatya Tope, the rebel leader. During the course of the pursuit, Lieutenant Evelyn Wood earned the Victoria Cross for gallantry. The regiment returned to England in 1865. The regiment became the 17th Regiment of Lancers in August 1861. When, in 1876, it gained Prince George, Duke of Cambridge as its colonel-in-chief, the regiment adopted the title of the 17th (The Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment was sent to Natal Colony for service in the Anglo-Zulu War and fought at the Battle of Ulundi under Sir Drury Curzon Drury-Lowe in July 1879. The regiment was deployed inside a large British infantry square during the attack by the Zulu Army, which had surrounded the British. When the attack appeared to be wavering, the regiment was ordered to advance: their charge routed the warriors with heavy loss and proved to be decisive. The regiment returned to India the same year, remaining there until about 1890 when they returned to England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Boer War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn February 1900 a contingent from the regiment, comprising Lieutenant-Colonel E. F. Herbert and 500 troops, was deployed to South Africa for service in the Second Boer War, and arrived to Cape Town on the SS Victorian early the next month. The contingent missed the large pitched battles, but still saw action during the war. In 1900, Sergeant Brian Lawrence won the regiment's fifth and final Victoria Cross at Essenbosch Farm. The contingent's most significant action was at the Battle of Elands River (Modderfontein) in September 1901. C Squadron was attacked by a unit of Boers under the command of Jan Smuts; the Lancers mistakenly assumed the unit was friendly because of their attire. The Boers immediately opened fire, attacking from both the front and the rear. The Lancers suffered further casualties at a closed gate that slowed them down. Only Captain Sandeman, the squadron commander, and Lieutenant Lord Vivian survived. The regiment suffered 29 killed and 41 wounded before surrendering, while Boer losses were just one killed and six wounded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey stayed in South Africa throughout the war, which ended June 1902 with the Peace of Vereeniging. Four months later, 540 officers and men left Cape Town on the SS German in late September 1902, and arrived at Southampton in late October, when they were posted to Edinburgh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42603540742213,"sku":"ONCD1200","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONCD1200__01.jpg?v=1743178163","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-victorian-era-17th-lancers-swordsman-uniform-chapka-helmet-duke-of-cambridges-own-death-or-glory","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}