ULTRA RARE 1868 TYPE BRITISH CAVALRY LANCE

 British military Cavalry lance 1868 pattern  - original authentic lance as used throughout the 19th century by the Victorians throughout the British Empire. Used noteably during the Zulu wars and in insurrections in India. Special lancer cavalry units were highly trained in using the lance which was used up to and including the first world war. Unlike preceeding and the later 1898 lance pattern, this version used a strong male bamboo shaft, the triangular section head has three blade edges for maximum penetration, the shoe or butt is shaped to fit into a special carrying harness on the horse saddle. the bamboo is dark and uncleaned and overall this lance has lots of original character.  Approximately 9 ft in length. A wonderful and rare relic of the British cavalry during the 19th century.