The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment – 1895 Lithograph by Richard Simkin

Original chromolithograph dated 1895, illustrated by Richard Simkin. Depicts three soldiers of The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment (50th & 97th Foot) in full dress uniform: scarlet tunics, white belts, and dark blue trousers with red stripes. One soldier stands with rifle at ease; the others are shown in relaxed stances against a pale landscape with grassy foreground. Captioned “THE QUEEN’S OWN ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT 50TH & 97TH FOOT” beneath the image. Simkin’s signature appears lower left.

- Artist: Richard Simkin (signed) 

- Date: 1895 

- Medium: Chromolithograph on card 

- Mounting: Card-mounted, unframed 

- Dimensions: Approx. 40 × 46 cm (mount size) 

- Condition: Very good. Colours remain vivid; light age toning. No foxing.

Protected under glossy cellophane which may affect photographic clarity. Enhanced image included to show colour fidelity under daylight-balanced lighting.

Verso features a printed regimental history detailing the origins, amalgamation, and service record of the 50th and 97th Foot. Includes references to campaigns in the Peninsula, India, and the Crimea. Dealer label from Storey’s Ltd. also present.

A well-balanced composition with strong regimental clarity and intact verso narrative. Particularly suited to collectors of Kent regiments or those documenting British infantry lineage post-Childers Reforms.