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London Lobsters
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The London Lobsters, officially styled as Sir Arthur Haselrig's Regiment of Horse, were a cavalry unit raised in 1642 and led by Sir Arthur Haselrig, a Parliamentarian who fought in the First English
Armour of a 17th-century cuirassier, such as was worn by the Lobsters. The all-enclosing close helm (in this case in the "Savoyard" style) could have been replaced by a more open form, such as the lobster tailed pot.
Armour of a 17th-century cuirassier, such as was worn by the Lobsters. The all-enclosing close helm (in this case in the "Savoyard" style) could have
Cuirassier
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A cuirassier was a cavalryman equipped with a cuirass, sword, and pistols. Cuirassiers first appeared in mid-to-late 16th century Europe as a result of armoured cavalry such as men-at-arms and demi-la
French cuirassier in 1809
French cuirassier in 1809
A pair of long-barrelled wheel-lock pistols, the primary weapon of the early cuirassier
A pair of long-barrelled wheel-lock pistols, the primary weapon of the early cuirassier
An Austrian cuirassier from 1705
An Austrian cuirassier from 1705
Saxon heavy cavalry (wearing rolled greatcoats instead of breastplates) and Polish lancers clashing with Russian cuirassiers, during the Battle of Bor
Saxon heavy cavalry (wearing rolled greatcoats instead of breastplates) and Polish lancers clashing with Russian cuirassiers, during the Battle of Borodino.