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The 5th Royal Irish Lancers (1858-1922) regimental emblem on a World War I headstone at St Symphorien military cemetery in Mons, Belgium
The 5th Royal Irish Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army. It saw service for three centuries, including the First World War. It amalgamated with the 16th The Queen's Lancers to become the 16th/5th Lancers in 1922. Active : 1689-1799 and 1858-1922.
Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Saint Symphorien military cemetery, rue Nestor Dehon 32, 7030 Mons, Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium, Euro
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
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