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Chaucer Select Autograph Auction Curated by Garry King of Autografica
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23.11.22
Unit 1, Bowles Well Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6PQ
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LOTE 53:
Field Marshal Frederick Roberts VC signed envelope mounted with 10 x 8 inch colour full portrait photo to approx. ...
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Field Marshal Frederick Roberts VC signed envelope mounted with 10 x 8 inch colour full portrait photo to approx. 16 x 12 inches. Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts, VC, KG, KP, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCIE, VD, PC, FRSGS (30 September 1832 - 14 November 1914) was a British Victorian era general who became one of the most successful British military commanders of his time. Born in India to an Anglo-Irish family, Roberts joined the East India Company Army and served as a young officer in the Indian Rebellion during which he was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry. He was then transferred to the British Army and fought in the Expedition to Abyssinia and the Second Anglo-Afghan War, in which his exploits earned him widespread fame. Roberts would go on to serve as the Commander-in-Chief, India before leading British Forces for a year during the Second Boer War. He also became the last Commander-in-Chief of the Forces before the post was abolished in 1904. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
