Back to their pre war Glory again, the 2nd Life Guards on Royal Escort Duty No. 1, 1905 (c)

Oil on board by Henry Joseph 'Harry' Payne (1858-1927), 1905 (c).

Two guardsmen cantering along the Mall with the Royal party behind. The Life Guards are the senior regiment of the British Army. They trace their origins back to 1660 when four troops of horse guards were raised by King Charles II around the time of his restoration.

One of a series of 14 oil paintings depicting various units of the British Army.