17th Lancers, The Charge of the Light Brigade 1854, Painted, C16a

The sculpture depicts a Corporal of the 17th Lancers preparing to move off at the beginning of the ill-fated charge of the light brigade at Balaclava in 1854. His Lance, which is his primary weapon, was twelve feet long and designed to spear an enemy before he could infict a blow on either the rider or horse. In open skirmishing, particularly with enemy cavalry, Lancers were devastating, however in close, or confined combat the lance soon became a hinderance to be discarded in favour of the sabre.This statuette makes a lovely retirement presentation or farewell gift to serving and ex members of the Queen's Royal Lancers.
The sculpture is scaled at 13" from horse's hooves to top of Trooper's Shako.

We will supply this figurine on a thin 'Collectors' base as standard. If you would like us to mount it on a deeper 'Presentation' style base please choose the option below.