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Good Luck postcard, Royal Irish Guards, WW1. Bonne Chance Pour Toi, Mon Garcon
Good Luck postcard, Royal Irish Guards, WW1. Bonne Chance Pour Toi, Mon Garcon. Date: 1914-1918
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Media ID 23427298
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Donald Good Guard Guards Khaki Luck Mcgill Optimistic Peaked Pipe Private Shamrock
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.8cm x 23.7cm (6.2" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Bonne Chance Pour Toi, Mon Garcon
EDITORS COMMENTS
- "Good Luck, My Son" - this poignant message written in French on the back of a postcard speaks volumes about the deep emotional connection between a mother and her soldier son during the tumultuous times of the First World War. The postcard features a group of Royal Irish Guards, dressed in their distinctive khaki uniforms, complete with peaked caps adorned with the shamrock emblem. The soldiers, both young and old, exude a sense of optimism and camaraderie as they smoke their pipes, taking a brief respite from the harsh realities of the battlefield. Among them stands a private, his face turned towards the camera with a confident smile. Donald McGill, a renowned British postcard artist, captured this moment in time, creating an image that transcends the boundaries of war and offers a glimpse into the human spirit's ability to find hope amidst adversity. The 1910s were marked by the Great War, a global conflict that saw millions of lives lost and countless families torn apart. Yet, amidst the chaos, simple gestures of love and support continued to bind people together. This postcard, with its heartfelt message, serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring bond between a mother and her soldier son, a bond that transcends the boundaries of time and war. The Royal Irish Guards, an infantry regiment of the British Army, played a significant role in the First World War, participating in several major battles, including the Battle of the Somme and the Battle of Passchendaele. This postcard, with its powerful message and evocative imagery, stands as a testament to the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served during this period, and the love and support that sustained them through the darkest of times.
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