NAM.2006-08-21-1

Stoneware jug, unmarked, made, 1854 (c). White tear-drop bellied. Transfer printed in black with decorative band of laurel leaves below rim and three gold bands around rim and one around foot over laurel leaves. Inscribed to the right of the handle, ‘CHARGE OF THE SCOTS GREYS/ AT BALACLAVA’ and to left, ‘CHARGE OF THE CHASSEURS D’AFRIQUES AT BALACLAVA’. Associated with the Battle of Balaklava, Crimean War (1854-1856) 25 Oct 1854.

Balaklava, Battle of, 1854 (Crimean War, Charge of the Light Brigade, 1854 (Crimean War 1854-1856), Charge of the Heavy Brigade, 1854 (Crimean War 1854-1856)