Sudanese spear, 1898 (c)
spear, spear
Accession Number
NAM.1959-12-130-1-3
Description
Sudanese spear, 1898 (c) Reputedly captured by ‘Ensign H Prutheson-Smith’, 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman, 2nd Sudan War. Lieutenant Colonel Sir Hugh Bateman Protheroe-Smith is listed amongst the officers of the 21st Lancers who took part and survived the famous charge at the Battle of Omdurman on 2.9.1898 during the 2nd Sudan War (1896-1898).
Events
Omdurman, Battle of, 1898 (2nd Sudan War 1895-1899)
Associated collection
