Monday 23 May 2016 | 10:00 | Lots: 713

Monday 23 May 2016 | 10:00 | Lots: 713

Lot 872

Lot 872

An Eastern rug or carpet.

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Lot 872

Lot Description

An Eastern rug or carpet, having three lozenge medallions and foliate motifs to the red ground, within formal guard bands and having attached label verso detailed 'Field Marshall Sir W R Birdwood'. 86" x 42", (244cm x 107cm) (holes/wear).

Field Marshal William Riddell Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood, GCB, GCSI, GCMG, GCVO, CIE, DSO (13 September 1865 – 17 May 1951) was a British Army officer. After seeing active service in the Second Boer War he commanded the ANZAC troops at Gallipoli in 1915 before undertaking several high-ranking posts in India following the war.

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With tear to edges and heavy wear throughout. The ground is worn thin in areas and requires cleaning.

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