Photograph of the squadron of the 2nd Regiment of Life Guards which served in the Anglo-Egyptian War. There is a large group of men arranged in four rows with two men standing on the window ledges behind. All are wearing military uniform and many are holding swords. The men at either end of the group are holding flags. There is a building behind, partially covered with ivy and with several open windows.

The Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882 repressed the nationalist ‘Urabi Revolt and led to increased British control of Egypt.

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).