Historical information

General Sir Redvers Henry Buller served in South Africa during the 9th Cape Frontier War in 1878 and the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879. In the Zulu War he commanded the mounted infantry under Sir Evelyn Wood. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery under fire at the Battle of Hlobane.
He served in the First Boer War and was Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in South Africa during the Second Boer War.
Other awards he received were Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George. He also received the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Plymouth in 1901.

Physical description

Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards