FIELD-MARSHAL EARL KITCHENER
OF KARTOOM AND BROOME

Born June 24, 1850. Died June 5, 1916.

A half-length medallion portrait of this notable British Field marshal and statesman shown in full dress uniform, with his striking handlebar moustache. Portrayed against the British Flag with armorial shields, banner enclosing sword and palm frond and surmounted by crest.

In 1896 he began the Anglo-Egyptian reconquest of the Sudan that culminated in a victory at Omdurman (1898) During the final year of South African War he secured the submission of the Boers, by such controversial methods as interning civilians, and a scorched earth policy.

Appointed Secretary for War during World War I.

His conduct of the war and vast expansion of the British army strained relations with the Cabinet as his strategy resulted in millions being sent to their death. He was drowned en- route to Russia when his ship struck a German mine.

Chromolithograph ca. 1919
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Approx. 20 X 15 3/4" (51 X 40 cm)
(Ref. DS.0377/ov DLN) PRICE CODE A: Click Here for Pricing Details

FIELD-MARSHAL FREDERICK SLEIGH,
LORD ROBERTS VC., KP., GCB., GCSI., GCIE

Born Sept 30, 1832. Died Nov 14, 1914.

A half-length medallion portrait of this notable British Field marshal and statesman shown in full dress uniformand campaign medals.

A quartered armorial shield is in the top right.

Chromolithograph Niagara Publishing Co. Buffalo. 1900.
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Approx. 17 1/4 X 11 1/4" (44 X 28.7 cm) (size includes letters below image excluding borders)

(Ref. DS.0373/ov SL) PRICE CODE A: Click Here for Pricing Details

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