NAM.2001-01-382-1

The Middlesex Regiment (DCO) The Die Hards, 1966 (c). Colour photolithograph, card, published by the Middlesex Regiment. Reproduced on the cover is Lady Butler’s painting, ‘Steady the Drums and Fifes’, which depicts the Drums and Fifes of the 57th Foot waiting, under fire, to advance at the Battle of Albuera, Peninsular War 1808-1814. Text inside the card gives a brief regimental history from its formation in 1757 to its amalgamation within the Queen’s Regiment in 1966. Verso is printed with a description of the regimental colours, the battle honours and the roll of honor.

Albuera, Battle of, 1811 (Peninsular War 1808-1814)