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Lucky charm mascot (bone), WW1
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Lucky charm mascot (bone), WW1
A lucky charm mascot which looks like a piece of bone, kept by a serviceman during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
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Bone Charm Luck Lucky Mascot Piece Sailor Serviceman War Time Ww 1
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intimately personal connection between a serviceman and his cherished war-time memento - a lucky charm in the form of a weathered bone. Dating back to the tumultuous years of the First World War, between 1914 and 1918, this poignant image serves as a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie beneath the annals of history. The soldier or sailor, with a determined gaze and weary expression, clutches the bone charm tightly in his hand. The bone, worn and smoothed by the passage of time and countless touch, bears the weight of hope and resilience, a talisman against the uncertainties and perils of the battlefield. The First World War, also known as the Great War, was a defining moment in human history, with millions of lives lost and countless more irrevocably changed. Amidst the chaos and despair, stories of soldiers and sailors clinging to their lucky charms, no matter how humble, offer a glimpse into the human spirit's indomitable will to endure. This photograph, an evocative testament to the power of faith and the enduring bond between man and his symbols of hope, is a poignant reminder of the complex and multifaceted nature of war and the human experience.
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