Original British 16th Lancers Other Ranks Chapka Helmet- Circa 1902 Napoleonic Limited Edition individually signed Military

Limited Edition individually signed Military illustrations drawn exclusively for IMA by illustrator Scott Novzen

it was also produced under license in significant numbers in Belgium

The scabbard is deeply stamped with palmettes over and under the bands

Width: 6 inches

Original British 16th Lancers Other Ranks Chapka Helmet- Circa 1902 Napoleonic Limited Edition individually signed MilitaryOriginal 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