Hlobane 22nd March 1879 - Mossop's Leap, Trooper Mossop and Warrior by Jason Askew. [Postcard]

JA0004PC. Hlobane 22nd March 1879 - Mossop's Leap, Trooper Mossop and Warrior by Jason Askew.

The painting shows a young 16 year old George Mossop of the Frontier Light Horse who escaped from the Zulu attack at Hlobane, thanks to his pony Warrior. Warrior was wounded during the battle, but the pony still managed to carry Mossop to safety at Vryheid. In the morning Warrior was found dying in the stable. The Battle of Hlobane had been a British defeat. Fifteen officers and 110 soldiers were killed, a further 8 wounded and 100 native soldiers died.

Collector's Postcard - Restricted Initial Print Run of 100 cards.

Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)