Details
cover 1896 (3 Aug.) soldier's envelope to England, marked "From 3620 Pte. Chas. Gray 'D' Squadron 7th Hussars Matabeleland" and "Free on Active Service", countersigned by Commanding Officer of the Imperial Contingent, Matabeleland Relief Force, and showing two different tax handstamps. A rare and spectacular campaign cover. Photo
Provenance
John Michael, 1976
Further details
Note: Some 1200 Imperial troops were sent by the British Government to assist the Chartered Company in defeating the Matabele and the Mashona.