Soldeirs Collection

Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orleans
Joan of Arc (Jeanne d Arc) (1412-1431) - on a divine quest to aid France against the English. She bore a white banner bearing the image of God and two Angels

NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - The Gift Shop
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges

NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - Fountain Restaurant
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges

NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - Education Section & Maps
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges

NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - WVS Information Bureau
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges

NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - Snack Floors
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges

NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - 2nd Floor Ice Bar
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges

NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - The Writing Rooms
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges

Men of the Sirhind Brigade of the Indian Corps in France WWI
Men of the Sirhind Brigade of the Indian Corps in France, who took part in a successful attack, and capture two lines of enemy trenches with little loss. 1915

WW1 - Indian Machine Gun Crews in France Date: 1915

WW1 knitting song sheet music
Front cover of sheet music for Knitting Song, published during the First World War when national patriotism was manifested by knitting comforts for troops. Date: c.1917

Riotous scene in a tavern during the period of the French Revolution, c
XIR391121 Riotous scene in a tavern during the period of the French Revolution, c.1789 (w/c on paper) by Bericourt, Etienne (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

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Soldiers: From Joan of Arc to the Indian Corps in WWI, their stories echo through history. At the Siege of Orleans, Joan of Arc's bravery inspired a nation. In Rome, Italy, the NaFI Alexander Club stands as a testament to soldiers' respite and camaraderie. The Gift Shop offers mementos that honor their sacrifice. Within the club's walls, soldiers gathered at the Fountain Restaurant for nourishment and shared tales of valor. The Education Section & Maps provided knowledge to those seeking understanding amidst chaos. The WVS Information Bureau offered support and guidance during challenging times. On the Snack Floors, soldiers found comfort in simple pleasures amid war-torn landscapes. The 2nd Floor Ice Bar provided a momentary escape from harsh realities. In the Writing Rooms, letters were penned with love and longing for home. In France during WWI, men of the Sirhind Brigade fought bravely alongside their comrades-in-arms. Indian Machine Gun Crews displayed unwavering courage on foreign soil. Amidst turmoil, even knitting became an act of solidarity as seen in WW1 knitting song sheet music. And within taverns during the French Revolution era, soldiers found solace amidst riotous scenes. From ancient battles to modern conflicts, soldiers have always been at society's forefront – protectors and heroes who deserve our eternal gratitude.