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61st Cavalry Golden Jubilee, 1953-2003.
1st Ed., laminated card wraps., A4 format, [xvii] & 94pp., illus. through inc. many col. photos. The Regiment.
2003
#68237
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Post-partition the 61st Cavalry of the Indian Army was raised from the former State Forces units Gwalior Lancers, Jodhpur Lancers, Mysore Lancers et al. Lavishly illustrated souvenir, including many col. plates, produced to commemorate the Regiment's 50th Anniversary, inc. details of regimental history (the forebear units, the Jodhpur Lancers famous action at Haifa in 1918, post-1947 activities, &c.), alongside rolls & portraits of current officers & much else of interest. VG. See illustration on our website.
£45
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A Short History of the 1st King's Dragoon Guards from the Regimental Records, Army Despatches & Othe Papers Connected with The History of the Regiment from its Formation in 1685 to 1929.
1st Ed., orig. dec. card wraps., 66pp., portrait frontis. Aldershot: G&P.
1931
#64214
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The 1st KDG did not publish a WW1 history so this work has value for its concise but informative account of the regiment's services in France & Flanders with the Lucknow Cavalry Brigade 1914-17, with much on 1915. The regiment returned to Meerut at the end of 1917 & participated in the 3rd Afghan War 1919. Appendices include a statement of "Dates & Places in Which The Regiment was Billeted, Camped, Bivouacked, or In Trenches, From November 12th, 1914, up to October 26th, 1917" also a Great War Roll of Hon. (listing those killed & wounded), WW1 awards roll, plus similar listings for Afghan War 1919. Little chipped, VG ex-IWM with minor stamps inc. 'Withdrawn' stamp inside rear cover. Uncommon. See illustration on our website.
£45
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Army Regulations India. Vol. VII: Dress.
Government of India, Military Dept., 1913 [Reprinted December 1919.] [x]+96pp. (+ blank interleaves) Calcutta: Supt. of Govt. Printing.
1919
#67930
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Dress Regs. for all branches of the IA inc. the Staff, Bodyguards, ADCs &c., Cavalry & Lancers, Corps of Guides, Mountain Artillery, S&M, Infantry (distinguishing those regiments dressed in Scarlet, Green or Drab), PFF, IMS & other corps. Appendices in this edition include: Badges & Devices; Care & preservation of Uniform; Buttons & Lace; Revolver; Swords & Scabbards; Belts & Sword, Knot; Shoulder chains for officers of Cavalry & Royal Horse Artillery, &c. Orig. official red cloth binding, gilt to front & sp., trace of old labels removed from sp., o/w VG ex-RUSI. Rare. See illustration on our website.
£125
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Corps Extracts. "A" and "Q" Branch Headquarters, Cavalry Corps. January, 1916.
2nd Ed., orig. buff printed card wraps., 40pp. + blank interleaves. Printed by Harrison & Sons for HMSO.
1916
#61040
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These 'extracts' from Cavalry Corps standing orders relate to Commissions & Cadet School (with details of how candidates may become eligible for commissions in various branches of the service; how the commissions should be applied for & details of the establishment of the officer Cadet School in France ["Classes are received fortnightly, & the duration of the course is about one month..."] &c). Also contains details re promotions, reporting of casualties, guidance on courts martial, billeting, civilian claims against damages to billets &c. Much of interest on these various non-operational yet essential matters. Very nice condition, this copy with around 20 signatures of members of Cavalry Corps HQ, ranging from the GOC, Lt.-Gen. Sir Cecil Edward Bingham [who relinquished command of the Corps in March 1916, which neatly dates these inscriptions to early 1916, soon after this issue was published], Brig. Home (BGGS), Brig. Longmore (DA&QMG) & various lesser functionaries. VG & rare. See illustration on our website.
£145
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English Cavalry in the Army of the East. 1854 & 1855. Divisional Orders & Correspondence Whilst Under the Command of Lieut.-General The Earl of Lucan, K.C.B.
1st Ed., [v]+clxiipp. Routledge.
1856
#66233
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Contains Lucan's Divisional Orders, May 1854-Feb. 1855, followed by correspondence between Lucan & Cardigan, & Paulet, Airey, &c. with much interesting close matter regarding the conditions of the campaign in the Crimea. Also notes on Lucan's recall & other matters. Orig. maroon cloth, blindstamped boards with gilt titles to sp. & front. Nicely recased & VG thus with bookplate of the Cavalry Club to paste-down. See illustrations on our website.
£475
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Examples of Cavalry Action in France During the German Offensive, March-April 1918.
Issued by the General Staff, India. 1st Ed., orig. printed card wraps. with cloth backstrip, 14pp., foolscap, 5 fldg. & cold. maps/sketches. Calcutta: Supt. of Govt. Printing.
1921.
#63200
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A rare survival (just 500 copies printed) containing reports on four actions: (i) Mounted Action - At Moreuil Wood on 30th March 1918, by Canadian Cavalry Brigade; (ii) Dismounted Action - Report of Action of 'C' Squadron, 4th Hussars, in the attack on Moreuil Wood; (iii) Mounted Action - Account of 3rd Cavalry Division at Villeselve; (iv) Example of Cavalry Patrol Report & Written Messages - Report of Patrol [by Lt. Hon. H.M. Stourton, 8th Hussars] from Sally-le-Sec to Morcourt [27th March 1918] plus Lessons drawn from the operations carried out by the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cavalry Divisions from March 21st to April 5th, 1918. The reports are supported by excellent coloured maps/diagrams of the various engagements. Orig. printed card wraps., with cloth backstrip, VG. See illustrations on our website.
£325
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The Dress Distinctions of the 11th Hussars (P.A.O.)
1st Ed., [36]pp., orig. printed wraps., oblong 4to, dup. typescript text, approx. 100 sketches/drawings of badges &c. Cambridge: Langridge's Military Editions.
1960
#61562
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Line drawings of badges & accoutrements. Good source, near fine & scarce. See illustrations on our website.
£25
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The Dress Distinctions of the 3rd Carabineers (P.O.W.D.G.)
1st Ed., [36]pp., orig. printed wraps., oblong 4to, dup. typescript text, approx. 100 sketches/drawings of badges &c. Cambridge: Langridge's Military Editions.
1962
#61557
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Line drawings of badges & accoutrements. Good source, near fine & scarce. See illustrations on our website.
£25
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The Dress Distinctions of the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards.
1st Ed., [36]pp., orig. printed wraps., oblong 4to, dup. typescript text, approx. 100 sketches/drawings of badges &c. Cambridge: Langridge's Military Editions.
1961
#61555
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Line drawings of badges & accoutrements. Good source, near fine & scarce. See illustrations on our website.
£25
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The Dress Distinctions of the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers.
1st Ed., [36]pp., orig. printed wraps., oblong 4to, dup. typescript text, approx. 100 sketches/drawings of badges &c. Cambridge: Langridge's Military Editions.
1962
#61565
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Line drawings of badges & accoutrements. Good source, near fine & scarce. See illustrations on our website.
£25
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