This large Rare Masterpiece " Battle of Alma " shows the The 21st Royal Scots Fusilier Guards Colour Party leading the regiment's attack on the Great Russian Battery at the Battle of Alma that took place on the 20th September 1854 during the Crimean War. Lieutenant Lindsay carries the Queen's Colour; Lieutenant Thistlethwayte carries the Regimental Colour. Of the party, Lieutenant Lindsay, Sergeants McKechnie and Knox and Private Reynolds were awarded the Victoria Cross. The Queen's Colour received 24 bullet holes and the staff was shot in half..The Painting also shows a poignant moment where Brigadier-General Torrens spots the advancing Russians and so pulls the brigades drummer boy back.Drummer boys were used by the British army as young as 9 to inspire the soldiers to bravery.They rarely lasted longer than 12 minutes in battle...................... BY THE SUPERB LEON GOODMAN WHO IS AN ACCOMPLISHED ARTIST HAVING BEEN A FINALIST AT THE GARRICK-MILNE PRIZE.HE HAS MANY OF HIS WORKS SOLD AT CHRISTIES. Measurements height 28 inches by 22 inches ACRYLIC PLEASE ASK IF YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO BE FRAMED.