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Gunner Israel Harding (1833-1917) c.1882
Albumen print | 12.9 x 9.6 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501467
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Bust-length photograph of Gunner Israel Harding. He is wearing military uniform and a row of medals including the Victoria Cross.
Gunner Israel Harding was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Anglo-Egyptian War. It was presented to him by Queen Victoria on the 11th July 1882.
This photograph comes from an album from Queen Victoria’s collection titled 'AFGHANISTAN AND EGYPT PORTRAITS 1879 AND 1882' (RCIN 2501413). The album contains photographs of British soldiers who served in the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-80) and Anglo-Egyptian War (1882).
Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
12.9 x 9.6 cm (image) (image)
29.0 x 22.6 cm (page dimensions)
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Gunner Israel Harding VC, recd from The Queen, 11th July 1882.
