Lancers Collection (#5)

Hailed by the New Men of his Old Regiment, 1941. Winston Churchill (1874-1965) visiting his old regiment the 21st Lancers during World War II

Indian Lancers, Alexandra Palace, London, 1902. Artist: ME Wright
Indian Lancers, Alexandra Palace, London, 1902. Stereoscopic card. Detail

British troops passing through a Galician village, Spain, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Armoured Belgian troops under attack by Uhlans, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

The King Emperor as Colonel-In-Chief, Lancers, Indian Army, 1914. King George V (1865-1936) in military uniform during the First World War

Uhlans checked by barbed wire near Liege, Belgium, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

The coup d etat, lancers charging the crowd in the boulevards of Paris, 19th century. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson

The First Sikh War, India, 1840s, (c1920). The charge of the 16th Lancers at Aliwal, January 1846; the 3rd Kings Own Light Dragoons at Firozshah, December 1845; the 31st Regiment at Mudki

History of Crusades. Seventh Crusade. Siege of Damietta (June 7, 1249) by Louis IX of France (1226-1270). The city was taken with little resistance from the Egyptians. Miniature.15th century

British Indian Army representatives, WW1
British Indian Army representatives: 1st Duke of Yorks Own Lancers (Skinners Horse), Artillery Gunner Mountain Battery, 33rd Punjabis, 43rd Erinpura Regiment, and 101st Grenadiers

India (19th c. ). British India Sikh Soldiers in
India (19th c.). British India Sikh Soldiers in Egypt. Officers and men of the British India: Urbel Singh - 13th Bengal Lancers. November 18, 1882. The Ilustrated London News. Engraving

Memorial service for Francis & Rivy Grenfell
A memorial service at St. Peters Church, Eaton Square for Captain Francis Grenfell, V.C. and his twin brother Captain Riversdale (" Rivy" or Rivvy" ) Grenfell, V.C

Three Polish soldiers, WW1
Three Polish soldiers during the First World War. From left to right: artillery officer of Marshal Pilsudskis legions; sergeant of 1st Lancers

The Badges of Cavalry Regimants in the British Army 1915
Thirty-one regiments, divided into three regiments of Household Cavalry and twenty-eight regiments of the line. Of these latter seven are regiments of Dragoon Guards, three of Dragoons

Skull and crossbones military button
A small skull and crossbones military button, probably from the uniform of the 17th/21st Lancers, a British cavalry regiment formed in 1922. Their motto was Death Or Glory. Date: circa 1930s

Member of 17th / 21st Lancers cavalry regiment
Reuben Davey, soldier of the 17th/21st Lancers, a British cavalry regiment formed in 1922. Seen here in uniform, on horseback. Date: circa 1930s

Indian Lancers, Chauvels ride through Damascus, WW1
Indian Lancers in General Chauvels ride through Damascus towards the end of the First World War. Date: October 1918

Duffadar (Sergeant) of The First Bengal Lancers
Duffadar (Sergeant) of The First Bengal (Lancers) Cavalry. " Skinners Horse". Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

The Lodge of the Lancers (loggia dei Lanzi), Florence, Italy, 1900
The Lodge of the Lancers (loggia dei Lanzi), Florence, Italy

Military people Saxony Lancers Germany 3. Koniglich Sachsisches Husaren-Regiment Nr
Military people of Saxony, Lancers of Germany, 3. Koniglich Sachsisches Husaren-Regiment Nr. 20, Husarenkaserne (Bautzen), Military use of horses, 1912, Landkreis Bautzen, Bautzen, 3

Lancers Germany Military Pirna Monuments memorials
Lancers of Germany, Military in Pirna, Monuments and memorials in Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Steamships of Germany, Texts, 1912, Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge

Lancers Germany Elbe Saxony Monuments memorials
Lancers of Germany, Elbe in Saxony, Monuments and memorials in Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Steamships of Germany, Texts, 1912, Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge

Lancers Paintings Ardennes department Franco-Prussian War
Lancers, Paintings in Ardennes (department), Franco-Prussian War, 1908, France, Douzy (commune deleguee), Douzy, 1. Ulanen, Regiment Nr. 17 bei Douzy

Lancers Germany Military facilities 1903 Landkreis Nordsachsen
Lancers of Germany, Military facilities of Germany, 1903, Landkreis Nordsachsen, Oschatz, Kaserne des 5. Eskadron des 1. Koniglich Sachsischen Ulanen, Regiment Nr. 17

The Charge Of The 21st Lancers At Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan During The Mahdist War In 1898. From Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, His Life And Work For The Empire, Published 1916

Sergeant Major Of The New South Wales Lancers Circa 1900. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Charge Of The 5Th Lancers At The Battle Of Elandslaagte, 21 October 1899, During The Second Boer War. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Cover Illustration Of British Lancers From South Africa And The Transvaal War, By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Officer Of The 16Th Queens Lancers In The Late 19Th Century. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War, Volume 1 By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Charge Of The 21St Lancers At Omdurman After Drawing By R. Caton Woodville In Illustrated London News September 24 1898 From A Roving Commission By Winston S. Churchill Published By Scribners 1930

The Charge Of The 9th Lancers, Or Delhi Spearmen, During The Great Retreat From Mons To Cambrai, During Wwi In 1914. From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, Published 1915

A melange of small photos of British soldiers
The regiments represented are - 7th Hussars, 3rd Dragoon Guards, Life Guards, Seaforth Highlanders, Gordon Highlanders, Royal Horse Artillery, Royal Scots Fusiliers, 16th Lancers. WW1 Date: circa 1914

New Viceroy of India greeted at the Gateway of India, Mumbai - The Governors Bodyguard, the 2nd Lancers and the Guard of Honour. Date: 1926

Cpt Francis Grenfell VC (9th Lancers) - Retrieving the guns
The Taking of the Guns. Captain Francis Grenfell of the 9th Lancers retrieving the guns of 119th Battery Royal Field Artillery at Audregnies, during the Battle of Mons, 24th August 1914

Recapture of Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia, WW1
Recapture of Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia (now Iraq), by Allied troops during the First World War. Showing Indian Cavalry (Lancers) riding along a narrow street. Date: 24 February 1917

British Cavalry and Artillery Units during the Crimean War
Engraving showing officers of the 8th Hussars, 17th Lancers, Royal Horse Artillery, 5th Dragoon Guards, 4th Dragoon Guards, 1st Royal Dragoons and 11th Hussars in their dress uniforms

16th Queens Lancer 1880S
16th Queens Lancers

The Cavalry Manoeuvres: The End Of The Day, Lancers Leading Their Horses Into Camp After A Long Days March, 1890 Engraving

Indian cavalry after their charge, Somme, France, First World War, 14 July 1916, (c1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War

The 21st (Empress of India s) Lancers, 1900. Artist: R Simkin
The 21st (Empress of India s) Lancers, 1900. The men on the left are wearing the Soudan Kit of 1898, tropical uniform as worn in Africa

16th Lancers, 1890. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 1 February 1890)

5th Lancers, 1889. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 2 March 1889)

17th Lancers, 1890. Artist: R Simkin
17th Lancers, 1890. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 1 March 1890)

9th Lancers, 1889. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 6 July 1889)

Russian lancers bringing in provisions, 1870. A print from The Illustrated London News, (3 September 1870)

Charge of the Prussian Lancers at Weissenburg, 1870, (1875). The Battle of Weissenburg was the first battle of the Franco-Prussian War

Uniforms of a regiment of lancers of the French royal guard, 1823. Artist: Charles Etienne Pierre Motte
Uniforms of a regiment of lancers of the French royal guard, 1823

Colonial troops off to fight in the Second Boer War
Colonial troops off to the Cape- departure of the New South Wales Lancers at Fenchurch Street Station, London Date: 1899

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All that was left of them, the brave 17th Lancers near Modderfontein. This British military recruitment poster from the inter-war period showcases their valor and dedication. The Heath Robinson-designed Lancing-Wheel, a remarkable invention used by these fearless soldiers during their service. Remembering the Crimean War, where survivors of the Light Cavalry Charge at Balaklava Banquet were hailed as heroes. The 37th Lancers, alongside the 35th Scinde Horse and 36th Jacobs Horse, formed an indomitable force on the battlefield. A field officer of the esteemed 12th Royal Lancers leading his troops with unwavering courage and strategic brilliance. Witnessing history unfold in awe-inspiring fashion during 'The charge of the 9th Lancers' as they bravely confronted a German battery near Mons. The gallant warriors of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers exemplified bravery and resilience throughout World War I's tumultuous battles, including Mons where cavalry played a vital role. Capturing Sergeant Ewart's essence through detailed studies for a painting depicting his heroic actions with Scots Greys. Sergeant from the renowned 5th Royal Irish Lancers standing tall amidst adversity; epitomizing strength and determination in every stride. Commemorating August 1914 when the valiant 9th Lancers fought fiercely at Elouge. These glimpses into history remind us of lancer regiments' unwavering commitment to duty and sacrifice for their country. Their legacy lives on through tales etched in time.