Cushion : Mrs Wynne decorated with French Croix de Guerre
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Mrs Wynne decorated with French Croix de Guerre
Decorated with the French Croix de Guerre and the Belgian Order of Leopold for work at the front, and pictured on the cover of The Sketch magazine when she was going to Russia with the Anglo-Russian Bevan Ambulance Cars Unit where she planned to set up a dressing station and small mobile hospital as near the front as possible. The Sketch reports on Mrs Wynnes appeal for subscriptions to help her provide surgical instruments, anaesthetics, folding-beds, dressings, splins adn the upkeep of cars and dressing station. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14142901
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Ambulance Anglo Appeal Belgian Bevan Charities Charity Covers Croix Guerre Leopold Magazines Nursing Order Role Roles Unit Worker Wynne
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.2cm x 40cm (10.3" x 15.7")
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 portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Mrs. Wynne, a brave and dedicated woman, is depicted in this portrait as she prepared to embark on a noble mission to the Eastern Front during World War I. Adorned with the French Croix de Guerre and the Belgian Order of Leopold, Mrs. Wynne had earned these prestigious awards for her selfless work at the front lines. She was about to join the Anglo-Russian Bevan Ambulance Cars Unit, with plans to establish a dressing station and small mobile hospital as close to the battlefield as possible. The cover of The Sketch magazine, dated 1915, showcases Mrs. Wynne's inspiring story. In the article, she made an impassioned appeal for subscriptions to help fund the necessary surgical instruments, anesthetics, folding-beds, dressings, splints, and the upkeep of cars and dressing stations. Mrs. Wynne's unwavering commitment to providing care and support to wounded soldiers on the front lines during such a critical time in history is a testament to the courage and resilience of women during wartime. As the first lady to be decorated with the French Croix de Guerre, Mrs. Wynne's groundbreaking role as a woman in the medical field during the war paved the way for future generations of female healthcare workers. Her selfless actions and unwavering dedication continue to serve as an inspiration for those who strive to make a difference in the world.
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