Australian Boer War N.S.W Lancers hat badge 1895-1903.

Rare white metal New South Wales Lancers slouch hat badge in excellent condition.The New South Wales Lancers were the oldest permanent cavalry regiment in Australia, raised in 1885.They were among the first colonial troops to serve overseas in South Africa (1899–1902), arriving before Federation.They fought in major engagements including:Riet RiverZand RiverDiamond HillPretoria operations