Original Raphael Tuck & Sons "Oilette" postcard from the Our Fighting Regiments series, No. 3163.- HARRY PAYNE
The front depicts the dramatic "Charge of the First Life Guards, Kassassin 1882", illustrating the famous night charge during the Egyptian War of 1882.
The reverse includes a printed historical account of the action at Kassassin on 28 August 1882, describing the charge by the Household Cavalry in support of General Graham against Egyptian forces.
Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Art Publishers to Their Majesties The King & Queen, and printed in England.
The postcard has an unused divided back with no writing, stamp or postmark.
A desirable military history postcard, ideal for collectors of British Army, Victorian military campaigns, Raphael Tuck Oilette cards and Egyptian War memorabilia.
Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Good vintage condition with light age-related wear, including minor corner and edge wear, surface marks and age toning to the reverse. Unused with no writing, stamp or postmark.