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Chapka, Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Knox Trotter, 17th Light Dragoons (Lancers), 1834 circa (leather and cloth)
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Chapka, Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Knox Trotter, 17th Light Dragoons (Lancers), 1834 circa (leather and cloth)
5926297 Chapka, Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Knox Trotter, 17th Light Dragoons (Lancers), 1834 circa (leather and cloth) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Chapka, Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Knox Trotter, 17th Light Dragoons (Lancers), 1834 circa.
Black patented leather with white cloth square top. The chapka plate bears the badge of the 17th Lancers with skull and crossbones insignia and the motto, Death or Glory.
The chapka, or lance cap, was an item of headdress originally worn by Polish lancer regiments. British forces encountered Polish lancers in French service during the Napoleonic Wars. The British Armys lancer regiments, formed after the Waterloo campaign, subsequently adopted the chapka. The 17th Light Dragoons was converted to lancers in 1822 while serving in India.); © National Army Museum
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The print showcases a remarkable piece of military history - the Chapka worn by Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Knox Trotter of the 17th Light Dragoons (Lancers) in 1834. Made from black patented leather and white cloth, this distinctive headdress features a square top with a prominent chapka plate bearing the badge of the 17th Lancers. The badge includes an intimidating skull and crossbones insignia along with their motto, "Death or Glory". Originally worn by Polish lancer regiments, the chapka became adopted by British forces after encountering Polish lancers during the Napoleonic Wars. Following the Waterloo campaign, British Army's lancer regiments started wearing these unique headpieces. The 17th Light Dragoons converted to lancers in 1822 while stationed in India. This image captures not only Lieutenant-Colonel Trotter's individuality but also represents an important transition within military fashion and tradition. It serves as a testament to how different cultures influence one another on both practical and symbolic levels. Preserved at London's National Army Museum, this photograph allows us to appreciate the craftsmanship and historical significance behind such artifacts. Through its intricate details and rich symbolism, it offers viewers a glimpse into an era where honor, bravery, and style were intricately intertwined on battlefields across Europe and beyond.
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