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Map of Routes traversed by the 9th (Q.R.) Lancers 1899 to 1902

Large folding map 89 x 75 cm.

The 9th Lancers were stationed in Muttra, India, in September 1899 when they were warned for service in S Africa where war with the Boers was imminent. 

The regiment saw plenty of action in South Africa - at Kimberley, in the Transvaal and Orange Free State and River Colony.

A total of 8,530 miles were covered during the campaign.

Condition: good, extensively folded.