The Occupation of Bloemfontein : Mounting Guard at the Presidency. 1900.

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The Occupation of Bloemfontein : Mounting Guard at the Presidency. 1900.

  • The Occupation of Bloemfontein : Mounting Guard at the Presidency. 1900.

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For Sale is a Full Page removed from "The Graphic, April 28th, 1900," showing a Drawing by H. M. Paget for "The Occupation of Bloemfontein :  Mounting Guard at the Presidency."

Lord Roberts's guard at the Presidency at Bloemfontein is formed by the Guards Brigade only, but the ceremonial guard-mounting there differs much from the same function as performed at, say, St. James's Palace or at the War Office.  The officers of the Guards at Bloemfontein wear no swords or belts, and they salute with a walking-stick at the "shoulder" in the left hand.  The flag flying from the roof of the building is that made by Lady Roberts, and taken out by Lord Roberts to South Africa.  It was hoisted on the entry of our troops into Bloemfontein by Lord Herbert Scott.

Condition is Very Good.