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South African. Diamond Fields Horse Victorian helmet plate circa 1885-99. A fine and scarce die-
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South African. Diamond Fields Horse Victorian helmet plate circa 1885-99.
A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of Guelphic crowned star pattern mounted with circlet ÒDiamond Fields Horse 1877Ó, the arms of Cape Colony to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 182)
Raised as the Dutoitspan Hussars in June 1876 under the command of Captain Loftus Rollason with a strength of two squadrons. Became Diamond Fields Horse in November 1877 under Major Maxwell and served with distinction in numerous campaigns. In 1885 it adopted a full dress uniform similar to 13th Hussars but with spiked helmet in place of a busby. It was merged with the Kimberley Regiment in 1899 but continued to serve as a separate mounted unit under Major Rodgers until the end of the war when the unit disappeared. Cecil Rhodes held an honorary commission in the regiment.
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South African. Diamond Fields Horse Victorian helmet plate circa 1885-99.
A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example of Guelphic crowned star pattern mounted with circlet ÒDiamond Fields Horse 1877Ó, the arms of Cape Colony to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 182)
Raised as the Dutoitspan Hussars in June 1876 under the command of Captain Loftus Rollason with a strength of two squadrons. Became Diamond Fields Horse in November 1877 under Major Maxwell and served with distinction in numerous campaigns. In 1885 it adopted a full dress uniform similar to 13th Hussars but with spiked helmet in place of a busby. It was merged with the Kimberley Regiment in 1899 but continued to serve as a separate mounted unit under Major Rodgers until the end of the war when the unit disappeared. Cecil Rhodes held an honorary commission in the regiment.
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