Signed by Sir Redvers Henry Buller Victoria Cross Holder awarded Zulu War, in 1879 Piece Size 4 ¼ by 1 ½ inches ...

Signed by Sir Redvers Henry Buller Victoria Cross Holder awarded Zulu War, in 1879 Piece Size 4 ¼ by 1 ½ inches Signed Education at Eton, Purchased a commission in the 60th Rifles in May 1858.Served in the Second Opium War and promoted to Captain before taking part in the Canadian Red River Expedition of 1870. In 1873-74, he was the intelligence officer under Lord Wolseley during the Ashanti campaign, was slightly wounded at the Battle of Ordabai. He was promoted to major and appointed a Companion of the order of the Bath. He then served in South Africa during the 9th Cape Frontier War in 1878 and the Anglo - Zulu War of 1879. In the Zulu War he commanded the mounted infantry of the northern British column under Sir Evelyn Wood. He fought at the British defeat at the Battle of Hlobane, where he was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery under fire. The following day he fought in the British victory at the Battle of Kambule. After the Zulu attacks on the British position were beaten off, he led a ruthless pursuit by the mounted troops of the fleeing Zulus. In June 1879, he again commanded mounted troops at the Battle of Ulundi, a British victory which effectively ended the war. His VC citation reads For his gallant conduct at the retreat at Inhlobana, on the 28th of March 1879, in having assisted, whilst hotly pursued by Zulus, in rescuing Captain C D'Arcy, of the Frontier Light Horse, who was retiring on foot, and carrying him on his horse until he overtook the rear guard. Also, for having on the same date and under the same circumstances, conveyed Lieutenant C. Everitt, of the Frontier Light Horse, whose horse had been killed under him, to a place of safely. Later on, Colonel Buller, in the same manner, saved a trooper of the Frontier Light Horse, whose horse was completely exhausted, and who otherwise would have been killed by the Zulus, who were within 80 yards of himAll autographs are genuine hand signed and 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 £10.