QSA 5 Bars , KSA To a Tptr In The 5th Royal Irish Lancers

QSA 5 bars Elandslaagte , Def of Ladysmith , OFS , Belfast , Cape Colony 4675 TRUMPR J SHARPE 5 / LCRS KSA 2 bars SA01 , SA02 4675 TPTR J SHARPE 5TH LANCERS

One of the two squadrons of the regiment present at Elandslaagte took part in the famous charge on 21 October 1899. As the Boers mounted their horses and started to retreat, the 5th Lancers charged them three times as darkness was setting in. Many Boers were cut down and two field guns were captured, with total enemy casualties of around 350


Medals and bars confirmed on roll



Official correction to first 2 digits in regimental number on QSA otherwise with contacting and in VF condition

Code: 51054