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British 17th Lancers Lot.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 250.00 USD
British 17th Lancers Lot.
A great example of a stamped brass 17th Lancers Shako badge showing battle honors for Alma, Inkerman, Sevastapol, Balaclava, Central India, and South Africa. With the motto “Death Or Glory” incorporating the deaths head skull. The regiment was raised in 1759 and notable for its participation in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. Screw on type with looped nuts on rear. Excellent condition. Bag with about 100 brass 17th Lancer brass buttons, Different sizes, all English maker marked, All have the skull & crossbones. Two contemporary 17/21 Lancer cap badges, skull & crossbones with "Or Death". Four Lions head helmet bosses. Bag of Skull/crossbones, unmarked, contemporary, bag containing silver toned skull/crossbones button, English maker marked . Vintage 17th lancers skull/crossbones buttons, nice patina. Framed regimental cap badge, skull & Crossbones. Vintage CDV of British lancer in full dress uniform. , from Glasgow studio. From the Joe Musso Collection.