This is a wonderful example of graffiti art.
- Exquisite scribing
90th Light Infantry
Dated 1st July 1818, during the period when servicemen were not recognised for their penmanship, I consider this example as really special.
Situated on the east wall of the Ropery
After a little searching through the internet I discovered that: -
“Chatham was the station of the 90th LI until December of 1818 when they moved on to Brighton.”
(Information supplied by Kevin Asplin)
Robert Casey of the 90th inscribed this in July 1818. Beautifully done.
I like the way a stylized laurel wreath was added as part of the regimental design. There are several more examples of this type of embellishment in the dockyard.
