RELAWM15887 - Lee-Enfield Mk I Cavalry Carbine : Major J Bruche, Commonwealth Horse

RELAWM15887

ID number
RELAWM15887
Title
Lee-Enfield Mk I Cavalry Carbine : Major J Bruche, Commonwealth Horse
Object type
Firearm
Place made
United Kingdom: England
Date made
1898
Collection
Technology
Description
Lee-Enfield Mk I Cavalry Carbine. Receiver stamped ENFIELD 1898 over LEC over I. Butt stamped with the Enfield Armoury roundel over I/I and the letter B carved into the wood. The weapon is complete with all original parts.
Summary
This carbine was carried by Major Julius Bruche who was a Special Service Officer during the Boer War. He was attached to the British Grenadier Guards 1899-1900 and the Victorian Mounted Rifles 1900. He commanded 'A' Squadron of the Australian Commonwealth Horse in 1902. He retired as Major General.
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Conflict
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Subject
Units
Person
  • Bruche, Julius Henry;