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Originally Posted by wardog
Hello Rob. I had not noted your image title. The other use of greys could be a trumpeter-but no trumpet. Was this method of carrying a rifle common with cavalry? Regards, Paul.
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Hello Paul
Valid points.
Use of Grey Troop horses in the British cavalry by all accounts was limited for the use as you say of a Trumpeter's mount or perhaps a Drum horse, which would normally be a heavier breed. Alternatively, the regiment the Royal Scots Greys.
There would be Officers that might have a Grey Charger as I believe Winston Churchill did at some time in his career, but they drew attention and were not generally favoured by Officers.
Regarding the rifle bucket, still checking on Cav. Use but it was certainly used by the Yeomanry and Mounted Infantry.....another anomaly perhaps? Shot myself in the foot here I can see it Oops! we live and learn.
I'll let you know if/when I find out more.
Cheers
Rob