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Horse Hoof Inkwell – 17th Lancers
| Categories | Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather |
| Type | Horse Hoof |
| Material | Brass |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Measuring | 5 ½” x 6 ½” x 3 ½” high |
The 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1759 and notable for its participation in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. The regiment was amalgamated with the 21st Lancers to form the 17th/21st Lancers in 1922. The insignia for the 17th Lancers (Death or Glory) is displayed on this hoof.
Sold for $410 in April 2023
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