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New Cavalry Corps. - the Mounted Staff, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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New Cavalry Corps. - the Mounted Staff, 1854. Creator: Unknown
New Cavalry Corps. - the Mounted Staff, 1854. British military uniforms during the Crimean War....new Corps...destined for special service in the East...They are designated the Mounted Staff Corps, and consist of men selected for their intelligence and good conduct from the Irish Police and Constabulary Force principally, and also from the Metropolitan Police...The uniform is a handsome scarlet Hungarian tunic, the front sleeves and collar richly braided, Royal blue facings (the officers tunics richly and tastefully laced); blue trousers, with two scarlet stripes, and leather strappings and cuffings; handsome helmet, mounted with brass; a poncho of grey cloth, made to answer as a blanket and great-coat; a sling belt, with cavalry sword; pouch-belt, with pouch for Colt's revolving pistol. The makers of this new uniform are Messrs. Isaac Campbell and Co. of St. Jame's-street. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph, taken in 1854, showcases the Mounted Staff Corps of the New Cavalry, an elite unit established for special service in the Eastern Theatre of the Crimean War. The members of this Corps were carefully selected from the Irish Police and Constabulary Force, as well as the Metropolitan Police, for their intelligence and good conduct. The Corps members are seen donning a striking uniform, a scarlet Hungarian tunic adorned with rich braiding on the front sleeves and collar. The tunics of the officers were tastefully laced with blue, while enlisted men wore blue trousers with two scarlet stripes and leather strappings and cuffings. The Corps also wore handsome helmets mounted with brass and carried a poncho of grey cloth, which served as both a blanket and greatcoat. A sling belt held their cavalry sword, while a pouch-belt housed their Colt's revolving pistol. The design and production of this new uniform were overseen by Messrs. Isaac Campbell and Co. of St. James-street. This uniform was not only functional but also visually impressive, reflecting the high standards and dedication of the Mounted Staff Corps during their service in the Crimean War.
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