Original British 16th Lancers Other Ranks Chapka Helmet- Circa 1902 Napoleonic * Battle of Tinian

* Battle of Tinian

The tang signature (mei) on the tang is partly missing due to the tang being shorted as part of the process of “suriage”

In preparation for the operation

Not currently operational

mirrors are excellent

Original British 16th Lancers Other Ranks Chapka Helmet- Circa 1902 Napoleonic * Battle of TinianOriginal 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 16th Regiment of Light Dragoons was first raised in 1759, known as Burgoyne's Light Horse they were renamed in 1766 as "The Queen's" Regiment after King George III's wife Queen Charlotte. In 1769 they became the 16th (The Queen's) Regiment of Dragoons. They arrived in New York in