Field Marshal 1st Earl Roberts, V.C., K.G., K.P., G.C.B., O.M., G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E., V.D.

Signature, ‘Roberts’, on a ‘War Office’ embossed note paper, 240 x 187mm., on a letter dated ‘20 October 1902’, good condition £30-40

V.C. London Gazette 24 December 1858.

‘On 2 January 1858 at Khodagunge, India, on following up the retreating enemy, Lieutenant Roberts saw in the distance two sepoys going away with a standard. He immediately gave chase, overtaking them just as they were about to enter a village. Although one of them fired at him the lieutenant was not hit and he took possession of the standard, cutting down the man who was carrying it. He had also on the same day saved the life of a sowar who was being attacked by a sepoy’ (Ref. The Register of the Victoria Cross).

Sold with bronze ‘Lord Roberts’ commemorative medal and National Army Museum Lord Roberts Anniversary cover.