Cushion : Cartoon, Soldiers approach new billet, WW1
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Cartoon, Soldiers approach new billet, WW1
Cartoon, Soldiers approach their new billet, hoping for good cooking and good wine. Date: 1918
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Accommodation Billet Muddy Walk
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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
In the muddy streets of France during the final year of the First World War, weary soldiers trudge along the road, their blue uniforms splattered and worn, carrying their meager belongings as they approach their new billets. The promise of good cooking and perhaps even a glass of wine to warm their weary souls spurs them on, a rare moment of hope amidst the harsh realities of the battlefield. The year is 1918, and the Great War, also known as World War I, is drawing to a close. The soldiers, a motley group of men from various nations, have endured months, if not years, of hardship and danger. The trenches, the mud, the constant threat of enemy fire, and the ever-present specter of death have taken their toll. But for a brief moment, as they approach their new accommodation, they allow themselves to hope for a reprieve from the horrors of war. The cartoon, titled "Soldiers approach their new billet," captures the essence of this fleeting moment of optimism, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the men who fought in the war. The image is a poignant reminder of the human side of the conflict, a side that is often overshadowed by the statistics and the grand narratives of history. It invites us to reflect on the experiences of the soldiers, to remember their sacrifices, and to honor their memories as we commemorate the centenary of the First World War.
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