The 42nd (Black Watch) Crossing the Okee
watercolour, drawing
Accession Number
NAM.1974-11-19-3
Description
The 42nd (Black Watch) Crossing the Okee. From a series of Sketches from 3rd Ashanti War (1873-1874) by Orlando Norie from sketches by Col Pomeroy Colley, CB, and other officers who were engaged in war. The Okee was the first river of importance crossed on the march up. The 42nd, like the other European regiments, had exchanged their proper dress for the grey Gold Coast uniform; but were distinguished by the red hackle in their helmets.
Campaigns
3rd Ashanti War (1873-1874)