Military Postcard: Grenadier Villiers Marines Capture Gibraltar 1704 XT5361

This dramatic military illustration by Charles Stadden portrays a Grenadier of Villiers' Marines during the historic capture of Gibraltar on 24th July 1704. Clad in a red coat and a distinctive mitre cap, the soldier stands ready with a grenade in hand amidst an amphibious landing scene with wooden fortifications and sailing warships in the background. The artwork provides a vivid and detailed depiction of early eighteenth-century British marine uniforms and naval warfare history.

This is a non standard size postcard which was published by Stamp Publicity (Worthing) Ltd. (A "Stadden" Uniform Card, No. 69 series). The postcard was made in the United Kingdom. This is an unused postcard which measures 149mm x 98mm.


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