Original British Victorian Era 17th Lancers Other Ranks Chapka Helmet - Duke of Cambridge's Own Nepalese Cache Extras In very nice condition showing

In very nice condition showing some use but just perfect for its age of 258 years

Although this Officer remains un-named his last name might well have been BERGGREN

materiel and events which brought it to a close

in September 1944

Original British Victorian Era 17th Lancers Other Ranks Chapka Helmet - Duke of Cambridge's Own Nepalese Cache Extras In very nice condition showingOriginal Item: Only One Available. One of the most romantic style helmets ever issued in the British military is this CHAPKA and was used exclusively by mounted lancers. The chapka, or lance cap, was an item of headdress originally worn by the legendary Polish Uhlan lancer regiments. British forces encountered Polish lancers wearing the Czapka Rogatywka (Horned Cap) in French service during the Napoleonic Wars. The British Army's lancer regiments,