British Cavalry Brass Bed Plate – 17th/21st Lancers Medals/Badges replacing Rhodesian-era symbols while retaining

replacing Rhodesian-era symbols while retaining British/Commonwealth infantry traditions in form

This is not a cloth shoulder flash

Lightweight field-made or limited-production cap featuring extended rear neck flap for sun protection

An original Rhodesian Central African Command formation patch

Measurements shoulder to shoulder 23in

British Cavalry Brass Bed Plate – 17th/21st Lancers Medals/Badges replacing Rhodesian-era symbols while retainingAn original British Army cavalry bed plate made of polished brass, engraved with the regimental title 17th 21st LANCERS and surmounted by the regiments crest the Death or Glory (skull and crossbones) emblem. These brass bed plates were affixed to barrack room bed frames, kit boxes, or lockers to identify the regiment and, at times, the individual soldier. This example is from the 17th 21st Lancers, one of the British Armys most storied cavalry