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Cavalry officers cloak, Captain Louis Edward Nolan, 15th Hussars, Crimean War, 1854 circa (fabric)
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Cavalry officers cloak, Captain Louis Edward Nolan, 15th Hussars, Crimean War, 1854 circa (fabric)
5921000 Cavalry officers cloak, Captain Louis Edward Nolan, 15th Hussars, Crimean War, 1854 circa (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Cavalry officers cloak worn by Captain Louis Edward Nolan, 15th (The King s) Light Dragoons (Hussars), 1854 circa.
Captain Nolan (1820-1854) lent his cloak to The Times journalist William Howard Russell who was still in possession of it when Nolan was killed in the Charge of the Light Brigade on 25 October 1854. Russell bought the cloak at the auction of Nolans effects and in later years donated it to the Royal United Service Institution.
Nolan was raised in Italy from the age of 11 and served in the Austrian cavalry before gaining a commission in the 15th (The Kings Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Hussars) in 1839. He served with the regiment in India for much of the 1840s before returning to England and writing two well received books, The Training of Cavalry and Remount Horses: A New System, and Cavalry: Its History and Tactics. These brought him to the attention of the military authorities and in 1854 he was given a staff appointment in the Army of the East. His Crimean campaign journal, and the testimony of his friend William Howard Russell, The Times journalist, make plain the frustration that he felt at the timid handling of the cavalry by Lord Lucan.
Nolan has long been held at least partly responsible for sending the Light Brigade charging in the wrong direction at the Battle of Balaklava. Whether Nolans dashing out in front of Lord Cardigan at the beginning of the Charge was done in an attempt to redirect the Brigade will forever remain unknown: he was killed by the first Russian shot fired.); © National Army Museum
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This print showcases the cavalry officer's cloak worn by Captain Louis Edward Nolan during the Crimean War in 1854. The exquisite fabric of this cloak, displayed at the National Army Museum in London, tells a story of bravery and sacrifice. Captain Nolan, a member of the 15th Hussars regiment, lent his cloak to William Howard Russell, a journalist for The Times. Tragically, Nolan lost his life during the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade on October 25th, 1854. Russell held onto this precious garment and eventually acquired it through an auction of Nolan's belongings. Later on, he generously donated it to the Royal United Service Institution. Nolan's remarkable journey began as an Italian-raised young man who served in Austria's cavalry before joining the British army in 1839. He gained recognition for his insightful books on cavalry training and tactics before being appointed to a staff position in the Army of East during the Crimean campaign. Although some hold him partially responsible for leading the Light Brigade astray at Balaklava due to his actions on that fateful day, whether or not he intended to redirect them remains unknown. Sadly, Captain Nolan was fatally struck by enemy fire moments after dashing ahead of Lord Cardigan. This poignant image serves as a reminder of Captain Louis Edward Nolan's courage and dedication to duty amidst one of history's most notorious military blunders.
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