An engraving depicting George Charles Bingham, 3rd Earl of Lucan, which was produced from a photograph by John Watkins. Lettered below image with names of artists and publication details, also including a facsimilie signature. Reproduced in a supplement to the Illustrated News of the World.

George Charles Bingham, 3rd Earl of Lucan, had been placed in charge of the cavalry division for the Crimean War in early 1854. He and his brigade commanders, Lord Cardigan and Sir James Scarlett, had no experience of war; additionally Lucan and Cardigan hated each other Lucan was married to Cardigan's sister, Lady Anne. Above all, he remains known today for his role in the miscommunication of the military order that led to the 'Charge of the Light Brigade'.