Print - Alma: "Forward the 42nd" by Robert Gibb. [Multiple Copies] NOTE: As of of 1 April 2016 this print is in the photocopy room of the Seaforth Lines, Jericho. This print was presented to the Sergeants Mess by Drum Major Frank Price, ex-PPCLI in April 1965. CONFIRM ACCESSION NUMBER. The Black Watch advance up the slopes of the hills overlooking the River Alma, defeating the Russian defenders. A British Victory in the Crimean Campaign. This painting depicts the Battle of the Alma on 20 September 1854. The Battle is usually considered the first battle of the Crimean War and took place in the vicinity of the River Alma in the Crimea. An Anglo-French force defeated the Russian Army, which lost around 6,000 troops. "Depicts the 42nd. Highland regiment (The Black Watch) as they advanced up the slope and the river at Alma during the memorable battle, 20 October,1854, when the Russian forces under Menshikov were defeated by combined British, French & Turkish forces. "Again inspired by AlexanderKinglake's account in his book The Invasion of the Crimea and yet another of General Sir Colin Campbell's memorable battle utterances 'Forward Forty-Second' that so inspired the Highlanders to perform heroic deeds against overwhelming odds. He is shown here on horseback, along with Lt.Col.Sir Duncan Cameron. "Further details for Gibbs' famous painting were provided by Sir Peter Halkett, who carried the Queens colours on the day and may also be seen in this image. "In 1909 Gibb was appointed His Majesty's Painter and Limner for Scotland, he portrayed the pride of Scotland in many forms through his paintings, but it is his heroic portrayals of Scottish military heroism that immortalised him."