Maiwand Memorial Lion's Head Reading Berkshire

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Maiwand Kandahar Afghan Campaign Memorial. Sculptor George Blackall Simmonds. Reading brewing family's tribute - 9 metres tall. One of the world s largest cast iron statues. Unveiled by Lord Wantage in December 1886. In memory of 328 officers and men of the Royal Berkshire Regiment who died in a rearguard action in Maiwand during the Afghan Campaign of 1879 -1880. Cast by Messrs Young and Co of Pimlico in 1866

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Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: Reading Berkshire England UK
Photo credit: © wyrdlight / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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