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Japanese soldiers in uniform
Japanese soldiers. A colonial trooper (left) and a member of the Elite Infantry (right).
circa 1906
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Elite Infantry Rifles Russo Trooper
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Add a touch of history to your greetings with our exquisite Japanese soldiers card from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection. This stunning greeting card features a captivating image of a colonial trooper and a member of the Elite Infantry, both proudly wearing their uniforms, circa 1906. Perfect for history enthusiasts or anyone looking to send a unique and thoughtful message, this card is a must-have for your collection. Impress your loved ones with a piece of the past, order now and let the story unfold."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.1cm x 12.5cm (6.3" x 4.9")
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, two Japanese soldiers, a colonial trooper on the left and a member of the Elite Infantry on the right, stand at attention, their gazes fixed ahead. The year is circa 1906, and the setting is Japan, a country undergoing rapid modernization and expansion of its colonial empire. The colonial trooper, dressed in a khaki uniform with a peaked cap and carrying a rifle slung over his shoulder, represents the Japanese military's efforts to assert control over its colonies in Asia, particularly Korea, which was annexed in 1910. His presence in this photograph underscores Japan's growing military power and its ambitions to project that power beyond its borders. The Elite Infantry soldier, wearing a more formal uniform with a tall, peaked cap and carrying a flag, embodies the pride and discipline of the Japanese military. The Elite Infantry, also known as the Imperial Guards, was the most elite unit in the Japanese army, responsible for protecting the emperor and the imperial palace. The soldier's rigid posture and the raised flag suggest a sense of duty, loyalty, and national pride. The photograph also reveals the technological advancements of the Japanese military at the time. Both soldiers carry modern rifles, likely of European design, reflecting Japan's adoption of Western military technology. The presence of these soldiers in uniform, with their rifles at the ready, underscores the importance of military might in Japan's modernization and its aspirations as a global power. This photograph is a poignant reminder of Japan's military history and its complex relationship with colonialism and imperialism. It also showcases the discipline, pride, and technological advancements of the Japanese military during a pivotal period in Japanese history.
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