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Very Rare Britains Set 8953 9th Bengal Lancers Hodson's Horse + Original Box

Very Rare Britains Set 8953 9th Bengal Lancers Hodson's Horse + Original Box
Very Rare Britains Set 8953 9th Bengal Lancers Hodson's Horse + Original Box
Very Rare Britains Set 8953 9th Bengal Lancers Hodson's Horse + Original Box
Very Rare Britains Set 8953 9th Bengal Lancers Hodson's Horse + Original Box
Very Rare Britains Set 8953 9th Bengal Lancers Hodson's Horse + Original Box

Very Rare Britains Set 8953 9th Bengal Lancers Hodson's Horse + Original Box    Very Rare Britains Set 8953 9th Bengal Lancers Hodson's Horse + Original Box
Very Rare Britains Set 8953 - 9th Bengal Lancers - Hodson's Horse + Original Box. Very Rare New (Never Displayed) - William Britain's Special Collector's Edition'9th Bengal Lancers - Hodson's Horse' Set 8953 From the British Army in India Series, Forerunner to the Delhi Durbar Range. Vintage - Issued in 1997 (26 Years Old). Set Comprising Two Bengal Lancers, One Bengal Bugler, and one 9th Bengal Lancers British Indian Army Officer. Excellent - Mint Condition - Never Displayed. Check Out My Other William Britain Soldier Sets - Many More Delhi Durbar, The British Army in India, and Other Very Rare Sets From The Early 1930s Onwards. Satisfaction Guaranteed - Take a Look at my Reviews. Sought after by collectors across the world due to their rarity; this is a stunning example of a very rare vintage - issued in 1997 (26 years old) - William Britain's Special Collector's Edition four-piece boxed set No. 8953 -'9th Bengal Lancers, Hodson's Horse from The British Army in India Series. The British Army in India Series, was the forerunner to the Delhi Durbar Range, which is one of the reasons they share the same scarlet red boxes, and gold gilded lettering. This four-piece 8953 hand-painted lead set is new - it has never been displayed and consists of two 9th Bengal Lancers, a Bengal Bugler and a Bengal Lancer's British Officer with sword. All four pieces are in excellent - mint - condition with no chips, dinks, paint flaking or any other visible damage. Comes complete with its original burgundy red box with gilded gold lettering and Britains Toy Soldiers literature - both are also in excellent condition. The'9th Bengal Lancers, Hodson's Horse' boxed set 8953 is extremely rare, I have not been able to find another set for sale on the secondary market either here in the UK or internationally. I have spent much time searching the web without success, which is a testament to their rarity and the reason why they are so sought after by collectors of The British Army in India and Delhi Durbar Collection from across the world. This beautifully detailed, crafted and hand painted set would make a great gift or addition to any Britain's display or collection. Brief History of the 9th Bengal Lancers - Hodson's Horse. The regiment was raised by William Hodson, one of the most famous personalities of British India. He was the son of a vicar, an old boy of Rugby School and a graduate of Cambridge University. Hodson's Horse was born in the Punjab during the Great Mutiny of 1857.

It was formed from Risalahs raised and brought in to Delhi by prominent Sirdars. Hodson was at that time, on staff duty with the Delhi Field Force.

By the time Delhi had fallen the regiment was large enough to be split into three separate regiments. Unfortunately, Hodson did not live long enough to see this happen as he died in battle in March 1858. The three regiments of Hodson's Horse became two in 1860 when the third regiment was disbanded. The 1st and 2nd Regiments soon became the 9th and 10th Bengal Cavalry.

The first overseas posting for the 9th was Malta, in 1878, and then the Sudan in 1885 in which year they became Lancers. The regiment then served in Chitral in 1895-7.

In 1914 the 9th was stationed at Ambala so were sent to France with the Ambala Cavalry Brigade. They stayed in Europe until February 1918 when they were posted to Palestine. For more information on the 9th Bengal Lancers - Hodson's Horse, please follow this link. Brand/Number: A new never displayed William Britain's Special Collector's Edition four-piece boxed set No.

8953 -'9th Bengal Lancers, Hodson's Horse' from The British Army in India/Delhi Durbar Collection. Issued: 1997 - vintage (26 years old). Condition: New - This never displayed Special Collector's Edition'9th Bengal Lancers, Hodson's Horse' 8953 four-piece set is in excellent - mint - condition. The colours of the four pieces are bright and clear.

There are no chips, cracks, paint flaking or any other visible damage. Comes complete with its original burgundy red box and Britains Toy Soldiers literature which are also in excellent condition. Please see the enlargeable photos, which form an integral part of this condition report. Take a look at my other listings - which includes many more William Britain's Delhi Durbar, The British Army in India, and other sought after Britain's lead soldier sets from the early 1930s onwards; Churchillian and militaria covering WW1 and WW2; and a diverse range of other collectables. For medium and large parcels over 2 KG I may choose to use a different carrier. Any questions about the GSP?
Very Rare Britains Set 8953 9th Bengal Lancers Hodson's Horse + Original Box    Very Rare Britains Set 8953 9th Bengal Lancers Hodson's Horse + Original Box