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formerly the property of Albert Edward Delaval Astley, 21st Lord Hastings (1882-1956). The Uniforms principally include his Vice-Lieutenancy of Norfolk outfit with cocked hat by Hawkes & Co, tin cased epaulettes; 7th Queen's Own Hussars dress uniform with busby in Hawkes & Co tin case, two feather plumes, boots by Peal & Co (cased), spurs by Maxwell, belts and frogging, pouch, and non-dress uniform with cap

Footnote: Lord Hastings (1882-1956) attended the Coronations of King George V in 1911, George VI in 1937 and Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. In addition, he bore a Golden Spur at the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II in right of his descent from Sir John de Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings (1262-1313) whose co-lateral ancestor, John Marshal, bore the spurs at the coronation of Richard I in 1189. He held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the 7th Hussars.

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