Coldstream Guards, lance-sergeant in walking out dress, 1900 (c)

Watercolour by Percy (Perceval) William Reynolds (1860-1937), 1900 (c).

Single figure uniform study of a lance-sergeant of the Coldstream Guards in walking out dress, 1900 (c).

Formed in 1650, the Coldstream Guards are the oldest continuously serving regiment of the regular British Army. As well as guarding the monarch and undertaking ceremonial duties, its soldiers have served as infantry in almost every major campaign fought by the Army.

From a series of 70 watercolours by P W Reynolds 1900 (c).