What does the cryptic crossword clue "Protester decapitated by old soldier (6)" mean?

The definition is "old soldier". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. MARCHER (synonym of "Protester") [beheading: "decapitated"]; definition: "old soldier" The answer is ARCHER.

Protester decapitated by old soldier (6)

Guardian Cryptic #25314 | 21 Down | 2011-05-05 flower

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