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Victoria Cross group awarded to Field Marshal Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts (metal)
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Victoria Cross group awarded to Field Marshal Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts (metal)
5926823 Victoria Cross group awarded to Field Marshal Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Victoria Cross group awarded to Field Marshal Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts of Kandahar, Pretoria and Waterford, VC, KG, KP, PC, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCIE, KJStJ, VD.
Roberts won the Victoria Cross (VC) during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). He was serving as a lieutenant in the Bengal Horse Artillery when:
On 2 January 1858 at Khudaganj, whilst the fugitives were being rounded up following a successful attack, Lieutenant Roberts saw a sowar of the Punjab Cavalry in danger of being bayoneted by a rebel sepoy. Wheeling his horse quickly, he thrust himself between the two and with his sword swept the sepoy across the face and killed him on the spot. A few minutes later Lieutenant Roberts caught sight of two rebels making off with a standard. Determined that this should be captured, Lieutenant Roberts galloped after them, the one who carried the standard, he cut down, wrenching the standard from his hands. The second sepoy however placed a musket close to Lieutenant Roberts body and pulled the trigger. Fortunately the percussion cap was defective and the musket misfired, whereupon the sepoy fled and Roberts returned triumphant with the standard.
Roberts was decorated with his VC by HRH Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace on 8 June 1859. During his long service he was also awarded the Volunteer Officers Decoration 1907; Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee Medal 1897; Edward VII Coronation Medal 1902; George V Coronation Medal 1911; Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-58, with clasps: Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow, Delhi; Indian General Service Medal 1854-95, with clasps: Looshai, Umbeyla, Burma 1885-7; Abyssinia Medal 1867-68; 2nd Afghan War Medal 1878-80, with clasps: Peiwar Kotal, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar; Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880; Queens South Africa Medal 1899-1902, with clasps: Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast.); © National Army Museum
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This print showcases the prestigious Victoria Cross group awarded to Field Marshal Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts, a renowned military figure of the 19th century. The metal composition of this historic artifact adds an air of authenticity and significance to its visual appeal. Lord Roberts earned his Victoria Cross during the Indian Mutiny, where he displayed exceptional bravery and heroism. In one notable incident at Khudaganj, Lieutenant Roberts intervened just in time to save a fellow soldier from being bayoneted by a rebel sepoy. With swift action and unwavering determination, he fearlessly confronted his adversaries, dispatching them with his sword. The photograph captures not only the physical representation of Lord Roberts' distinguished achievements but also symbolizes his unwavering commitment to duty and honor. Decorated with numerous other medals throughout his illustrious career, including those for service in Afghanistan, Abyssinia, and South Africa's Boer War, Lord Roberts exemplified extraordinary leadership on multiple fronts. Presented by HRH Queen Victoria herself at Buckingham Palace in 1859, this Victoria Cross group stands as a testament to Lord Roberts' remarkable valor and dedication. Preserved within the esteemed National Army Museum in London today, it serves as an enduring reminder of the sacrifices made by brave individuals who have shaped history through their selfless acts of courage.
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