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If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders
If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields. The mother, widow and little daughter of a British soldier who died early in World War One visit his grave on the Western Front. The mother reverently laid upon it the medals, which, had he lived, would have been awarded him. The widow and little daughter are carrying bunches of poppies. As signifying remembrance, this flower is the emblem of Poppy Day, kept on Armistice Day. Through the efforts of the British Legion and Earl Haigs Appeal for ex-Servicemen, poppies are on sale everywhere, to raise funds to aid those who survived the war broken and poor. Date: 1921
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If Ye Break Faith with Us Who Die - A Mother's Grief at the Grave of Her Fallen Hero in Flanders Fields (1921)
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This poignant photograph captures the profound sorrow and enduring memory of a mother, widow, and their young daughter as they pay their respects to the grave of the British soldier who perished early in the First World War. The image, set against the backdrop of the Western Front cemetery, shows the mother reverently laying her husband's medals on his final resting place. The widow and their daughter, holding bunches of poppies, stand beside her in quiet mourning. The poppy, symbolizing remembrance, is the emblem of Poppy Day, observed on Armistice Day, which marks the end of the war. The British Legion and Earl Haig's Appeal for ex-Servicemen had made poppies available for sale everywhere to raise funds for those who had survived the war, broken and poor. The mother's grief is palpable as she tenderly touches her late husband's grave, her eyes filled with tears. The widow and their daughter, dressed in mourning attire, stand somberly by her side, their faces etched with sadness. The image encapsulates the deep sense of loss and the unwavering commitment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Great War. The photograph, taken in the 1920s, is a poignant reminder of the enduring impact of war on families and the importance of honoring the memories of those who fell in battle. The scene at the graveside, with the poppies in bloom, serves as a powerful symbol of hope and healing amidst the devastation of war.
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