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Yeomanry Regiments with lances?
What if any Yeomanry regiments of the British Army, existing in 1908, were either trained and/or equipped with lances. Those regiments included;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o..._1908#Yeomanry . Have done a reasonable amount of research within an extensive personal library, as well as on a broad range of relevant Internet sites, without success. Arnhem Jim Arizona Territory |
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Jim,
The following were Lancers:- Lanarkshire Surrey Lincolnshire Rough Riders Bedfordshire East Riding Welsh Horse (After 1914) regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges Last edited by manchesters; 28-01-18 at 10:16 PM. |
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To be precise the WH were not around in 1908 but raised in 1914.
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Yes. Date inserted
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Is there not a distinction between Yeomanry Regiments being "dressed as lancers" and actually being equipped and trained in the use of the lance?
Tim
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Yeomanry lancers
31.12.27. Army Order 392: Use of lance abolished, except for ceremonial use.
In my research into Bedfs Yeo and Lincs Yeo I don't recall having seen photos or lances being carried operationally, or indeed training done with the lance. Stephen. |
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G'day Guys
The East Riding certainly dressed as Lancers as a forum member has an East Riding Czapka, however I do not know whether they carried a lance or not. Although I'd think that if they had gone to the trouble of wearing a Regimental Czapka that they would also have carried a lance. Regards Phil. |
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Yeomanry lancers
A little poetic licence? They were after all, the Loyal Suffolk HUSSARS!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suffolk-Y...IAAOxyVLNS~9yb Stephen. |
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The print, although from a 1909 publication appears to show a mid Victorian image. maybe they were Lancers back then, only guessing, I dont know really. regards
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Yeomanry Lancers?
To All,
Many thanks for your replies and exchange of knowledge. Very enlightening! Personally had no idea there were that many. Arnhem Jim Arizona Territory |
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Yeomanry lancers
Jonathan,
I think tent pegging was a common sport amongst mounted units, much like polo. I wonder if the police taking part were ex-military men? I guess we'll never know. |
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“Tent Pegging” seems somewhat mundane when compared to an item on eBay a few years ago. It was a winners trophy plaque (for I believe a cavalry regiment) entitled for “The cleaving of the Turks Head” Rather Politicaly incorrect today I would think. Nevertheless, an interesting item! D.J.
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Quote:
http://www.ejmas.com/jmanly/articles...wolf2_0801.htm Tim
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"A Sword Cutting Feat by Sgt. Instructor Haigh: He will cut a lemon on a man's head; also on a man's neck."
Sounds like chainsaw juggling - not much room for error, even in practice sessions! |
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