The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

57th (West Middlesex) Regiment, Battle of Albuera, 16th May 1811, Water Colour Painting by Richard Simkin.
The 320mm x 210mm work depicts the 57th, at this stage standing in line, taking heavy casualties from charges by the French cavalry (Polish Lancers). Lieutenant-Colonel Inglis, mounted and not yet wounded is shown urging his men to stand firm and ‘die-hard’, signed ‘R. SIMKIN’, in a modern glazed frame, very good condition £200-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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