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17th (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers Other Ranks Full Dress Schapska. Of standard 1856 pattern, the black leather skull with white cloth side panels and patent white leather top. The QVC gilding metal frontal plate with honours to South Africa 1879, yellow and white waistband and rosette, correct pattern lion’s mask side ornaments and brass chin chain, black leather sweatband and black cloth lining. Stamped inside ‘1903’ so the frontal plate is technically incorrect. Correct pattern brass plume holder and white horse hair plume, good overall condition £400-£600
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