Name/TitleColour print of battle scene from Boer War
About this objectColoured print of cluster of soldiers in action from Boer War 1901.
Depicts dead, dying and living soldiers in defensive mode firing rifles and pistols.
Two panicking horses in background and one dead one forming shield for soldiers.
In uniform with slouch hats, puttees and spurs.
Mountain in background.
In gold coloured frame with white surround.
Underneath is the legend "ALL THAT WAS LEFT OF THEM" followed by written description of the significance of the scene.
Medium and MaterialsWood
Paper
Glass
MeasurementsH 770 mm
W 1030 mm
D 60 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsSouth African War
Subject and Association Keywords17th Lancers
Subject and Association Description"A stirring incident of the late South African War. At Modderfontein on September 17th 1901 the C Squadron of the 17th Lancers were surprised and surrounded. The odds were 150 of our lancers to 400 of the enemy. Position untenable, but answering their young officers shout of no surrender the death of the boys upheld the famous motto of their regiment by fighting til they fell from explosive bullets at 20, 10 and even 5 yards.such deeds may not win battles but such courage makes our nation."
