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A History of the 17th Lancers

by J. W. Fortescue

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Appendix D — Horse Furniture and Accoutrements of a Light Dragoon (With Prices Thereof) in 1759

Saddle£110
Holsters058
Stirrup Leather013
Tinned Stirrups036
Girths and Surcingle16026
Crupper0011
Breastplate012
Furniture complete with Leather Seat and Embroidery176
Crupper Pad013
Point Straps and Loops010
Carbine Bucket018
Bucket Strap009
Carbine Strap003½
2 long Baggage Straps016
2 single „ „014
1 middle „ Strap006½
2 Cloak Straps008
1 middle Cloak Strap003
Bridle and Bridoon046
Tinned Bit030
Linking Collar, brown026
„ „ white016
Pair Leathered Canvas Bags for curry comb and brushes032
Curry Comb and Brush16023
Mane Comb and Sponge16008
Horse Cloth16049
Snaffle Watering Bridle16020
Carbine200
Pair of Pistols1100
Sword0120
„ Belt050
Shoulder Belt050
Cartridge Box and Belt028

“NECESSARIES” OF A CAVALRY SOLDIER, 1795

3 Shirts

2 pairs Shoes

1 „ Gaiters

2 „ Stockings

Forage Cap

Saddle Bag

1 pair Canvas or Woollen Overhose

1 Stock

1 Black Ball

1 Canvas or Woollen Frock or Jacket

2 Brushes

1 Curry Comb and Brush

1 Mane Comb and Sponge

1 Horse Picker

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