original 1902 envelope to vc winner walter congreve vc

1902 Rare early stamped Envelope to Victoria Cross winner

Name: 1902 Rare early stamped Envelope to Victoria Cross winner
SKU: 6128

SKU: 6128

Title - Addressed Envelope

Date - 6.45pm August 23rd 1902

Medium - Pen and Ink addressed Envelope

Picture size - 22cm x 9cm / 8.75" x 3.5"

Outside frame size - 36.5cm x 23.5cm / 14.5" x 9.25"

Condition - Excellent

Frame - Antique Victorian / Edwardian oak picture frame with period glass

A fantastic August 1902 early Edwardian addressed 'War Office' envelope to VC Winner Lt. Colonel Walter Congreve.

A Captain at the time, he was awarded the VC for his actions at the Battle of Colenso in December 1899 during the Boer War (1899-1902). Congreve and three other men rescued two Field Guns that were under intense enemy shell and rifle fire and then returned to rescue a wounded Soldier under heavy rifle fire.

Walter Congreve VC went on to attain the rank of General and was Knighted.

£375.00