SOE001 “Skinner’s Horse Indian Subahdar”

Raised in 1803 by Capt. James Skinner the Regiment, by 1903, became known as the 1st. Duke of York’s Own Lancers (Skinner’s Horse).

Our first mounted figure shows a “Subahdar” (or Indian Lieutenant) in parade dress.

“Sons of the Empire”

This is the beginning of an occasional new series that will focus on the soldiers of the British Empire during its zenith between 1880 and the beginning of the Fist World War. It will portrayInfantry, Cavalry and, occasionally, Artillery as they would have appeared on parade (and in the field) at that time.

Our first small release shows three members of one of British India’s most famous cavalry regiments… “Skinner’s Horse”