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Shabraque, c1901


This is an item that appeared in a military auction recently. It is similar to the one in the photo of a mounted officer (see Captain 1898). The crown is Victoria's so it is pre-1901 but oddly it has Boer War battle honours.

Courtesy of Bosleys Military Auctioneers


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