Historical information

Representation of all the Commonwealth Forces that served in the Boer War.

Physical description

Framed print with the title of "SONS OF THE EMPIRE".
Frame: timber with decorative edge, brown stain colour, glass front.
Mount: Cream coloured cardboard with outer mount timber with gold coloured paint.
Print: Black and white grouping of men in uniforms of various countries with flag, horses and some soldiers holding rifles. Artist signature at base of print.
Title and information printed below illustration.

Inscriptions & markings

Artist signature on print "Harry Payne/Dec/99"
Printed title below illustration - "SONS OF THE EMPIRE"
Printed information below title - "Dedicated by Special Permission to / Field Marshall the Right Hon. Viscount Wolseley. K.P., G.C.B/, G.C.M.G./Commander in Chief of the British Army"" with signature in black ink "Wolseley F.M."