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Last Sleep of the Brave by Alphonse De Neuville Scouts find the bodies of Melville and Coghill with the colours nearby. In fact, the Colours were lost in the river and were found later, both men were posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. Lieutenant Melville was the adjutant of the 1st Battalion, the 24th Foot. Melville collected the Queen's Colours from the guard tent towards the end of the battle and rode out of camp heading for the Tugela River. Melville arrived at the river, and due to the heavy rains the Tugela was in flood. Melville rode into the river but about half way across came off his horse, still clutching the colours. Lieutenant Coghill, also of the 24th Foot, crossed the river soon after and went to Melville's assistance. The Zulus were on the bank and opened a heavy fire on them. Lt Coghill's horse was killed and the colour swept away. Both officers struggled to the Natal bank where it seems it is llikely that both men were killed by Natal natives. Open edition print. Image size 15 inches x 23 inches (38cm x 58cm). Price £40.00 Open edition print. Image size 8 inches x 12 inches (20cm x 31cm). Price £14.00 Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm) . Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM0971 Related Items and Offers: Click Images for Details Saving the Queens Colours at the Battle of Isandhlwana by Alphonse de Neuville Buy With This For Only : £66 MacRobert's Reply by Ivan Berryman. Item Price : £95