Framed Prints
Framed Print of The late Major John Cook, 1880. Creator: W. I. Mosses
The late Major John Cook, 1880. The death of this gallant officer of the 5th Goorkhas, from a wound received...in the conflict to hold the position on the Takht-i-Shah, above the city of Cabul [ie Kabul, Afghanistan], has been mentioned in former accounts of the series of engagements which preceded the retirement of General Roberts's forces within the cantonments at Sherpore...The act of gallantry for which Major Cook received the Victoria Cross is thus officially recorded: For a signal act of valour at the action of the Peiwar Kotul, on Dec. 2, 1878, in having, during a very heavy fire, charged out of the intrenchments with such impetuosity that the enemy broke and fled, when, perceiving at the close of the mêlée the danger of Major Galbraith, Assistant Adjutant-General, Khoorum Column Field Force, who was in personal conflict with an Afghan soldier, Captain Cook distracted his attention to himself, and, aiming a sword cut, which the Douranee avoided, sprang upon him, and, grasping his throat, grappled with him. They both fell to the ground. The Douranee, a most powerful man, still endeavouring to use his rifle, seized Captain Cook's arm in his teeth, until the struggle was ended by the man being shot through the head'. From Illustrated London News, 1880. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 41088955
Afghan War Army Officer British India British Raj Killed Killed In Action M W I Major Mosses Mosses W I Mosses Wi Obituary Second Afghan War 1878 79 The Raj Victoria Cross W I M W I Mosses Wi Mosses
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.3cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
