Pillow : Guard of Honour, Ecole Militaire, Montreuil, France, WW1
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Guard of Honour, Ecole Militaire, Montreuil, France, WW1
A Guard of Honour of the 1st Artists Rifles parade for inspection by King George V at the Ecole Militaire, Montreuil (Allied headquarters), northern France, during the First World War. Date: July 1917
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Attention Bayonets College Ecole Guard Honour Inspection Militaire Montreuil Occasion Parade Rifles Smart Special Visiting
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of history as King George V, the monarch of the United Kingdom, pays a visit to the 1st Artists Rifles at the Ecole Militaire in Montreuil, northern France, during the First World War. The year is 1917, and the Allied headquarters at Montreuil served as an important military hub for the British Expeditionary Force. The 1st Artists Rifles, a unique regiment comprised of artists, writers, and musicians, were known for their distinctive uniforms and their commitment to serving their country alongside their civilian careers. In this image, the soldiers of the regiment stand at attention, their bayonets fixed and rifles at the ready, as they await the inspection of their monarch. The grandeur of the occasion is palpable, with the imposing facade of the Ecole Militaire looming in the background. King George V, dressed in his military uniform, inspects the Guard of Honour with a stern yet fatherly gaze. The soldiers, smartly dressed and focused, return his gaze with unwavering attention and respect. The scene is one of order, discipline, and tradition, as the military machine of the British Empire grinds on, even in the midst of the chaos and turmoil of the Great War. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians alike during the First World War, and the enduring symbolism of the monarchy as a unifying force for the British people. The image also underscores the importance of the Ecole Militaire as a symbol of military excellence and tradition, a legacy that continues to this day.
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