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Military Art prints from the History of the Scots Guards,
published by Cranston Fine Arts the military print company.
[ Terence Cuneo ]
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The Regiment was raised by Archibald, 1st marques of
argyle on the orders of King Charles 1st. He was authorised to raise a Regiment
of 1500 men to help quash the rebellion in Ireland against the Scottish
Colonists. This regiment was going to be commanded by the King himself
circumstances made this impossible so the Regiment was lead by Sir Duncan Campbell
of Aucinbreck. In 1650 When King Charles arrived in Scotland. The regiment
became Lyfe Guards of Foot. with the 1st marques of Argyll's son as the Regiment
2nd Colonel. the regiment received its colours at Falkland
palace. and during the Civil war fought against Cromwell's armies at
Dunbar and Worcester. After these disastrous Battles the regiment
disappeared. Until 1660 when the King issued order for the Companies
of the regiment to be raised again. to garrison the castles of Edinburgh
and Dumbarton. The full regiment came into force in 1662 under the command
of its 3rd Colonel. The Earl of Linlithgow.
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Scots Guards Saving the Colours at Alma by Lady Elizabeth Butler.
Depicting Captain Lindsay of the Scots Guards advancing with the colours which were shot through and staff broken. By this example he helped to restore order after a Russian onslaught had put the regiment in disorder.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 19 inches (76cm x 48cm). Price £45.00
Open edition print. Image size 21 inches x 14 inches (53cm x 36cm). Price £25.00
**Open edition print. (Two copies reduced to clear) Image size 21 inches x 14 inches (53cm x 36cm). Price £30.00
ITEM CODE DHM0048
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Battle for Tumbledown by Mark Churms.
With Fixed Bayonets soldiers of 2nd battalion Scots Guards clear enemy positions of 5th Argentine Marine Battalion on the slopes of Tumbledown
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £50.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £45.00
Original painting by Mark Churms. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £3100.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
**Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. (One copy reduced to clear) Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £35.00
ITEM CODE DHM0750
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2nd Battalion Scots Guards at Edinburgh Castle by David Rowlands.
The installation of the Governor of Edinburgh Castle, receiving the Keys of the Castle by the Quarter Master 2nd Battalion. Summer 1991.
Signed edition prints. Image size 23 inches x 14 inches (58cm x 36cm). Price £65.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 23 inches x 14 inches (58cm x 36cm). Price £110.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £400.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £300.00
ITEM CODE DHM0613
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Sergeant John McAulay, 1st Battalion Scots Guards Winning the VC at Fontaine Notre Dame, France 27th November 1917 By David Rowlands. (GL)
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £250.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £265.00
ITEM CODE DHM3019
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Lance Sergeant Fred McNess VC, Scots Guards in Action Near Gincy, France 15th September 1916 By David Rowlands. (GL)
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £250.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £265.00
ITEM CODE DHM3017
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Scots Guards by Richard Simkin
Open edition print. Image size 9 inches x 12 inches (23cm x 31cm). Price £14.00
Original chromolithograph published c.1888. Image size 10 inches x 13 inches (25cm x 33cm). Price £140.00
ITEM CODE UN0237
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Scots Guards by Douglas Anderson
Open edition print. Image size 8 inches x 11 inches (28cm x 20cm). Price £14.00
ITEM CODE UN0211
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Scots Guards by Harry Payne.
Open edition print. Image size 7 inches x 12 inches (18cm x 31cm). Price £14.00
ITEM CODE UN0004
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Second Lieutenant Rochfort picks up a bomb, which was about to explode, and hurls it from the trench.
While a party of men was at work in a communication trench between Cambrin and La Bassee at 2 a.m. on the morning of August 3rd 1915, a bomb from a German trench mortar landed on the side of the parapet, close to them. Second Lieutenant George Arthur Boyd Rochfort, of the Special Reserve, 1st Battalion, Scots Guards, was standing a short way off at the time, and shouting to the men, he rushed at the bomb, seized it and hurled it over the parapet, where it instantly exploded. His courage and presence of mind saved the lives of many of the working party, and he was rewarded with the V.C. for most conspicuous bravery.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0459
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The Scots Guards by G Douglas Giles (P)
Original chromolithograph published 1880. Image size 9 inches x 6 inches (23cm x 15cm). Price £70.00
ITEM CODE UN0501
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| Scots Guards Saving the Colours at Alma by Lady Butler
Depicting Captain Lindsay of the Scots Guards advancing with the
colours which were shot through and staff broken. By this example he
helped to restore order after a Russian onslaught had put the regiment in
disorder.
Battle for Tumbledown by Mark Churms With Fixed Bayonets soldiers of 2nd battalion Scots Guards clear enemy
positions of 5th Argentine Marine Battalion on the slopes of Tumbledown
Falklands war, 13th/14th June 1982.
2nd Battalion
Scots Guards at Edinburgh Castle by David Rowlands The installation of the Governor
of Edinburgh Castle, receiving the Keys of the Castle by the Quarter Master 2nd Battalion. Summer 1991.
Sergeant John
McAulay, 1st Battalion Scots
Guards Winning the VC at Fontaine Notre Dame, France 27th November 1917 By
David Rowlands
Lance Sergeant Fred McNess VC, Scots
Guards in Action Near Gincy, France 15th September 1916 By David Rowlands
Second Lieutenant Rochfort
picks up a bomb, which was about to explode, and hurls it from the
trench.
While a party of men was at work in a communication trench
between Cambrin and La Bassee at 2 a.m. on the morning of August 3rd
1915, a bomb from a German trench mortar landed on the side of the
parapet, close to them. Second Lieutenant George Arthur Boyd Rochfort, of the Special
Reserve, 1st Battalion, Scots Guards, was standing a short
way off at the time, and shouting to the men, he rushed at the bomb,
seized it and hurled it over the parapet, where it instantly exploded.
His courage and presence of mind saved the lives of many of the
working party, and he was rewarded with the V.C. for most conspicuous
bravery.
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Regimental Books Available:
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The
Scots Guards in the Great War 1914 - 1918. by F. Loraine Petre, Wilfrid
Ewart and Major-General Sir Cecil Lowther.
Post: UK- £4.00 (max post for multiple books £6.00).
For Europe £6.00 (each plus one charge of £3.00 recorded fee per
total shipment)
Rest of World £8.00 (each plus one charge of £3.00 recorded fee
per total shipment)
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To order your copy: secure
order form
Paperback Book serial number NMP7472.
349 pages. Price £22 |
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