Sikh British Army infantry scale walls of Peking antique print. Original antique page from the Illustrated London News, dated 24th. November, 1900, showing Captain Soady, a sikh officer, scaling the walls of Peking (Beijing) during the Boxer Rebellion. On reaching the top, Soady removed his turban and waved it to encourage his men before using it to assist his comrades in climbing the wall. Paper size 15.5 x 11.5 inches. Excellent condition. .