Original British Victorian Era 17th Lancers Other Ranks Chapka Helmet - Duke of Cambridge's Own Military Books & Documents The throat is retained by

The throat is retained by one screw on the back

until he was sent to Washington

but further information (other than photographic evidence) on that is lacking at this time

Offered in overall is in excellent condition

The top lining is yellow rayon

Original British Victorian Era 17th Lancers Other Ranks Chapka Helmet - Duke of Cambridge's Own Military Books & Documents The throat is retained byOriginal 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,