A statue of a man riding a horse portrays a soldier at vigilance, cast in black metal. The human figure is positioned upright, with reins in hand, on a large stone pedestal that underscores the memorial's significance. Below the statue, an engraved inscription pays homage to historical sacrifice: IN MEMORY OF THE ROYAL SCOTS GREYS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE BOER WAR 1899-1902. The statue and its pedestal stand tall against a backdrop of a light blue sky scattered with white clouds, evoking solemn respect and remembrance for the brave soldiers of the past.
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