At the battle of Waterloo a Serjeant of the Coldstream obtained Permission to leave the ranks for a few minutes, He flew to a neighbouring Barn to which the enemy had set Fire, and from thence bore on his Shoulder his wounded brother who he knew lay helpless in the midst of the flames. Having deposited him in safety, he returned to his post!
Colored lithograph by and after Lord, printed by St. Marc Gazeau & Comie., dated 1821 by artist; soldier carrying wounded comrade from burning building, battle in progress in background. Colored lithograph by and after Lord, printed by St. Marc Gazeau & Comie., dated 1821 by artist; soldier carrying wounded comrade from burning building, battle in progress in background. Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; worn. London, Parker Gallery, 1953.
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