Photograph of soldiers from the Highland Light Infantry who served in the Anglo-Egyptian War. They are arranged in rows with two rows standing, one seated and one reclining on the ground. They are wearing the uniform of the regiment and holding their helmets. There is a long building behind.

The Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882 repressed the nationalist ‘Urabi Revolt and led to increased British control of Egypt. This photograph was taken in Cairo.

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).