(1850-1916) 1st Earl Kitchener, British field marshal and colonial administrator. Kitchener came to prominence for his imperial campaigns, his involvement in the Second Boer War, and his central role in the early part of the First World War. In 1914, at the start of the First World War, Kitchener became secretary of state for war, a cabinet minister. One of the few to foresee a long war, and having the authority to act effectively on that perception, he organized the largest volunteer army that Britain had seen. Impressive S.P., 10 x 14 in. matted to 14 x 19 in., 'In remembrance of your kindness during my very pleasant visit to New York Kitchener FM' at lower margin of a large black and white formal portrait photograph of the military officer in full uniform as field marshal with scepter in hand. Some mat burn about the extreme margins, else fine condition.