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From Omdurman to the Boer War in the 21st Lancers 8 years 9 months ago #45452

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ebay: military 21st Lancers named cavalry soldier - Sudan - Boer war medals - omdurman


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From Omdurman to the Boer War in the 21st Lancers 8 years 9 months ago #45455

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That's a fine picture. Many thanks David.

What identifies him as 21st Lancers>

What do you think his name is? Leonard Ure?
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From Omdurman to the Boer War in the 21st Lancers 8 years 9 months ago #45456

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As listed on eBay. I would say that the chain mail epaulettes would identify the regiment as a lancer regiment. Only two lancers were present. 21st and 1st Bombay. Without racial profiling, no Bombay Lancer got the Sudan pair and a four clasp QSA and a KSA. The vender speculates "Vine" as the signature.
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From Omdurman to the Boer War in the 21st Lancers 8 years 9 months ago #45457

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Just now, I had a look on my Cavalry QSA CD and no "L.Ure" or "L.Vine" appears thereon for any Cavalry Regiment. I cannot make anything else from the signature/dedication. However, I do wonder about "the Soldier Realist" part.
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I too looked long and hard at that. But why sign it and go through the costs of a studio portrait if it is a set up?
I too have my doubts as its legitimacy though.
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Perhaps the pic is a "dig" at the be-medalled veterans by someone who Kept-His-Head-Down! Hence the "Soldier Realist" part. WE'LL NEVER KNOW.
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