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Russian Empire: Crimea (now part of Ukraine). (4) 'View of the Country in front of...

Catalogue reference: WO 78/1078/1/4-6

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Reference
WO 78/1078/1/4-6
Date
1856
Description

Russian Empire: Crimea (now part of Ukraine). (4) 'View of the Country in front of Balaklava Representing the scene of the memorable Light Cavalry Charge, 25th October, 1854; with the Russian Outposts at Kamara': view showing the Charge of the Light Brigade. Based on a sketch by Major Biddulph, Royal Artillery. Lithographed and printed at the Topographical and Statistical Depot, War Department, under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel T B Jervis, 25 October 1856. (5-6) Two uncoloured copies of item (4), also lacking the title.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former reference
MPH 147A (4-6); WO 78/1078/4-6
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Dimensions
52.5 cm x 92 cm
Physical condition
Lithographed, coloured
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Publication note(s)
Maps and Plans in the Public Record Office: 4. Europe and Turkey, ed Geraldine Beech (London, 1998), entry 4763
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9448495/

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