Lancers Collection

All that was left of them, 17th Lancers near Modderfontein, 17 September 1901.Chromolithograph after Richard Caton Woodville (1856-1927)

Lancers Memorial - Battle of Omdurman
Lancers Memorial on the Battlefield of Kerreri, Sudan, commemorating those troops who lost their lives during the famous Battle of Omdurman on 2nd September 1898. Date: 1910s

British Military Recruitment Poster - Inter-war period
Recruitment poster printed by Gale and Polden Limited, 1920. Associated with the 12th Lancers (Prince of Wales s). Wanted, smart and intelligent young men to join this distinguished regiment

Heath Robinson - Lancing-Wheel
RECOMMENDED TO THE WAR OFFICE (REPLY AWAITED) Patent Applied For: The New Lancing-Wheel for Teaching Young Lancers to Lance. A typically convoluted contraption created by William Heath Robinson

Crimean War. The Balaklava Banquet, Survivors of the Light C
Portrait engraving of the suvivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade: Major General de Salis, 8th Hussars; Lieut. Colonel Mussenden, 8th Hussars; Colonel Seager, 8th Hussars; EH Woodham

The Charge of the Light Brigade, 1895 (photogravure)
NAM280972 The Charge of the Light Brigade, 1895 (photogravure) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); National Army Museum

37th Lancers 35th, Scinde Horse, 36th Jacobs Horse
Indian Army regiments - 37th Lancers (Baluch Horse), 35th Scinde (Sindh) Horse and 36th Jacobs Horse Date: 1910

Field Officer of the 12th Royal Lancers
Field Officer (any officer from the rank of Lieutenant Colonel upwards) from the 12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales). Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

The charge of the 9th Lancers at a German battery near Mons

5th Royal Irish Lancers

Wwi / 1914 / Mons / Cavalry
9th Lancers of the British cavalry in action at a German battery near Mons, France

17th Lancers, Charge of the Light Brigade, Balaclava, Crimea
Into the Valley of Death - The 17th Lancers during the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava on 25th October 1854 during the Crimean War - by John Charlton. 1854

The Charge of the 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman, 1898. Coloured photogravure after Richard Caton Woodville. Associated with 21st (Empress of India s) Lancers and 2nd Sudan War (1896-1899)

Survivors of the Battle of Balaklava, 1875
Series of engraved portraits showing the surviving British participants of the Charge of the Light Brigade of the Battle of Balaclave, Crimean War, pictured in 1875

Studies for the figure of Sergeant Ewart, Scots Greys, for the painting showing his
1772196 Studies for the figure of Sergeant Ewart, Scots Greys, for the painting showing his capture of the French Eagle at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, c.1817 (pencil & ink on paper) by Dighton

12th Lancers, 1889. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 5 October 1889)

Lancers of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers leaving Mons
Lancers of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division leaving Mons in 1919. The 5th Lancers (attached to the Canadian Corps)

9th Lancers at Elouge, August 1914. Date: 1914

Captain F. O. Grenfell V. C. of the 9th Lancers
Grenfell was 33 years old, and a Captain in the 9th (Queens Royal) Lancers, British Army during the First World War when the following deed during the Action of Elouges took place for which he was

5th Royal Irish Lancers - Sergeant (Review Order). Date: 1910s

Corporal of 16th The Queens Lancers
Corporal of The 16th The Queens Lancers - the medals worn are the India Medal (2 bars)and the Distunguished Conduct Medal

French & Polish Lancers
French and Polish lancers on horseback

Sketches of the British Army (colour litho)
1039493 Sketches of the British Army (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the British Army)

The charge of the Belgian lancers at The Battle of Haelen or Halen, also known as the Battle of the Silver Helmets
3502834 The charge of the Belgian lancers at The Battle of Haelen or Halen, also known as the Battle of the Silver Helmets, 12 August, 1914 during World War One, from The History of the Great War

Uniformed cavalryman of the French Lancers, Royal Guard Regiment, 1823
3480710 Uniformed cavalryman of the French Lancers, Royal Guard Regiment, 1823; (add.info.: Uniformed cavalryman of the French Lancers, Royal Guard Regiment, 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The King Emperor as Colonel-In-Chief, Lancers, Indian Army, 1914. King George V
2638510 The King Emperor as Colonel-In-Chief, Lancers, Indian Army, 1914. King George V, 1865-1936 in military uniform during the First World War

The King's Own Regiments of the Indian Army who came to the coronation of King George V, 1910
2915344 The King's Own Regiments of the Indian Army who came to the coronation of King George V, 1910. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Prussian Lancers and Cossacks fighting French troops. 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut)
543825 Prussian Lancers and Cossacks fighting French troops. 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The King's Own Regiments of the Indian Army who came to the coronation of King George V, 1910
2915345 The King's Own Regiments of the Indian Army who came to the coronation of King George V, 1910. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Guardians of the Empire. The overseas forces who came to England for the coronation of King George V
2915340 Guardians of the Empire. The overseas forces who came to England for the coronation of King George V. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Uniformed cavalryman of the French Lancers, Royal Guard Regiment, 1823
3480709 Uniformed cavalryman of the French Lancers, Royal Guard Regiment, 1823; (add.info.: Uniformed cavalryman of the French Lancers, Royal Guard Regiment, 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The charge of the 9th Lancers, or Delhi Spearmen, during the great retreat from Mons to Cambrai
3252874 The charge of the 9th Lancers, or Delhi Spearmen, during the great retreat from Mons to Cambrai, during WWI in 1914 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: The charge of the 9th Lancers)

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: British troops from the besieged city of Jellalabad
530481 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: British troops from the besieged city of Jellalabad, under the leadership of Henry Havelock, attacking the camp of Akbar Khan

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): december 1879. Wood engraving
530484 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): december 1879. Wood engraving.; (add.info.: 10th Bengal Lancers negotiating the Jugdulluk Pass supervised by a British officer)

The Prince of Wales in India: military manoeuvres before Delhi - charge of Probyn's Horse...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in India: military manoeuvres before Delhi - charge of Probyn's Horse, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Camp of the Sikh Cavalry at Cowloong opposite Hong-Kong: Probyn's Horse and Fane's Horse... 1860
Camp of the Sikh Cavalry at Cowloong opposite Hong-Kong: Probyn's Horse and Fane's Horse - from a sketch by [Mr. Wirgman] our special artist in China, 1860. The British Indian Army in China

La Nouvelle Europe; la republique Polonaise; Apres la proclamation de la Republique polonaise... Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; la republique Polonaise; Apres la proclamation de la Republique polonaise: les veterans des luttes de 1863 pour l'independence

Les Anglais sur le Rhin; A Cologne, Le defile de la cavalerie britannique a Cologne... 1918. Creator: Jean Clair-Guyot
Les Anglais sur le Rhin; A Cologne, Le defile de la cavalerie britannique a Cologne: au fond, la cathedrale, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Les Anglais sur le Rhin; A Cologne, Lanciers britanniques passant le Rhin a Cologne... 1918. Creator: Jean Clair-Guyot
Les Anglais sur le Rhin; A Cologne, Lanciers britanniques passant le Rhin a Cologne, le 12 decembre 1918, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Private John Penn, 17th Lancers, with Eleven Honours, from the Crimea, from a photograph by Mayall, Creator: Smyth
Private John Penn, 17th Lancers, with Eleven Honours, from the Crimea, from a photograph by Mayall, 1856....left an orphan before he was eight years of age

'Le Role de la Cavalerie; Dragons Francais Chargeant des Uhlans, 1914. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott
'Le Role de la Cavalerie; Dragons Francais Chargeant des Uhlans, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

'Recontre Nocturne au Coin D'un Bois; Comment on Aveugle une Patrouille, 1914. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott
'Recontre Nocturne au Coin D'un Bois; Comment on Aveugle une Patrouille, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

'Des deux cotes du front; Lanciers indiens dans une ferme du Nord de la France, 1914-1915. Creator: Unknown
'Des deux cotes du front; Lanciers indiens dans une ferme du Nord de la France, 1914-1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

'La Diversion Russe; Les Avant-Gardes Cosaques, 1914. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott
'La Diversion Russe; Les Avant-Gardes Cosaques, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Le 4 aout, les avant-gardes de cavalerie allemandes entrent a Spa, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Le 4 aout, les avant-gardes de cavalerie allemandes entrent a Spa, a 10 kilometers de la frontiere luxembourgeoise et a 30 kilometers de liege, premier centre de la resistance belge, 1914

Le Role de la Cavalerie; lanciers Bitanniques, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Le Role de la Cavalerie; Remarquablement montes et cavaliers experts, le lanciers britanniques avaiente le plus grand soin de leurs betes, 1914

Sur le front Russe; le colonel commandant les eclaireurs cosaques, 1916 Creator: Unknown
Sur le front Russe; le colonel commandant les eclaireurs cosaques, attaches au 5e regiment siberien lit a ses cavaliers le telegramme annoncant les premiers succes de l'offensive

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday September 20, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday September 20, 1890, 1890. The cavalry manoeuvres. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

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All that was left of them, the brave 17th Lancers near Modderfontein. This British military recruitment poster from the inter-war period showcases their valor and dedication. The Heath Robinson-designed Lancing-Wheel, a remarkable invention used by these fearless soldiers during their service. Remembering the Crimean War, where survivors of the Light Cavalry Charge at Balaklava Banquet were hailed as heroes. The 37th Lancers, alongside the 35th Scinde Horse and 36th Jacobs Horse, formed an indomitable force on the battlefield. A field officer of the esteemed 12th Royal Lancers leading his troops with unwavering courage and strategic brilliance. Witnessing history unfold in awe-inspiring fashion during 'The charge of the 9th Lancers' as they bravely confronted a German battery near Mons. The gallant warriors of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers exemplified bravery and resilience throughout World War I's tumultuous battles, including Mons where cavalry played a vital role. Capturing Sergeant Ewart's essence through detailed studies for a painting depicting his heroic actions with Scots Greys. Sergeant from the renowned 5th Royal Irish Lancers standing tall amidst adversity; epitomizing strength and determination in every stride. Commemorating August 1914 when the valiant 9th Lancers fought fiercely at Elouge. These glimpses into history remind us of lancer regiments' unwavering commitment to duty and sacrifice for their country. Their legacy lives on through tales etched in time.