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Major William Mordaunt Marsh Edwards (1855-1912) c.1882
Albumen print | 13.5 x 9.2 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501587
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Photograph of Major William Mordaunt Marsh Edwards. He is standing facing slightly left with his right hand resting on the wooden table beside him to the left. He is wearing military uniform with tartan trousers and is holding a sword in his left hand.
Major William Mordaunt Marsh Edwards was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Anglo-Egyptian War. It was presented to him by Queen Victoria on the 24th February 1883.
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
13.5 x 9.2 cm (image) (image)
29.0 x 22.6 cm (page dimensions)
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Lt. W. Edwards, Highland Lt Infy, received VC from the Queen, 24th Febry 1883.
