British military officer and statesman (1850–1916) who served as Victoria’s aide-de-camp in the Sudan, commanded the British forces during the Boer War, and was appointed Secretary of State for War at the outbreak of World War I. Kitchener and more than 600 others were killed wen his vessel, the HMS Hampshire, hit a mine and sank west of the Orkney Islands on June 5, 1916. Regal matte-finish 6.75 x 11 photo on its original 10.25 x 15 mount, depicting Kitchener in full dress uniform, signed in ink on the image “Kitchener F.M.” Edge tear, a few faint creases, and slight trimming to mount, no faults affecting the photo, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
