VICTORIAN PERIOD 17 LANCERS OFFICERS SABRETACHE
I am the first to admit that due to variations I cannot properly date this sabretache. I have done some limited research but there is not much, I did however find a website called uniformology.com that was able to provide some research and I quote
"Until the middle of the 19th century, the Lancer regiments’ officers carried sabretaches with cloth faces with gold and silver embroidered devices. By the time of the Crimean War they were using black leather undress sabretaches, often with a metal device on the face. The Dress regulations that ensued simply describe the sabretache for Lancers as black leather with regimental device on the flap. The devices used from 1881 (in most cases different from those of the Crimean period), remained the same until sabretaches were abolished."
If there is somebody out there with helpful information please let me know.
Item Description
This sabretache is for the 17 Lancers and pre-dates its amalgamation with the 21st Lancers in 1922. The panel is in silver and gold bullion with gilt borders. The rear of the sabretache is lined in Morrocan Blue leather and is showing signs of use. This is a nice quality item however I cant properly date it.