Photograph of three mounted infantry soldiers who served in the Anglo-Egyptian War. Private Corlett is mounted on a horse at the centre of the group holding a rifle in his right hand. Private Belcher is standing to the left and Private Sapp is standing to the right. All are wearing military uniform. There is a 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).