Original British Victorian Era 17th Lancers Other Ranks Chapka Helmet - Duke of Cambridge's Own Nepalese Cache Extras Although this Officer remains un-named

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

Ball turret gunner: Hugh Crimmins

as flagship for CruDiv 17

It is in great shape

materiel and events which brought it to a close

Original British Victorian Era 17th Lancers Other Ranks Chapka Helmet - Duke of Cambridge's Own Nepalese Cache Extras Although this Officer remains un-namedOriginal 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,