The Happiest Day of His Life

Wood engraving

Punch 28 (1855): 213

The caption continues: “The Crimean Medal received from the Queen and pinned to his breast by 'the girl he left behind him.' May 18th, 1855.”​

Scanned image by Philip V. Allingham. Formatting and text by George P. Landow.

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