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Spahi cavalryman on a camel, Algeria, North Africa
Spahi cavalryman on a camel, Sahara Desert, Algeria, North Africa. Date: 1922
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Algeria Algerian Arab Arabs Camel Camels Cavalryman Cavalrymen Desert Rider Sahara Spahi Today 1922 Racial
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Transport yourself to the exotic landscapes of North Africa with our captivating Spahi Cavalryman greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection. This beautifully detailed image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a Spahi cavalryman proudly riding his camel through the golden sands of the Sahara Desert in Algeria, circa 1922. Ideal for sending a message of adventure, courage, or nostalgia, this evocative greeting card is a unique and thoughtful way to connect with friends and loved ones.
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.
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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) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the image of a Spahi cavalryman atop his majestic camel, traversing the vast, sun-scorched expanse of the Sahara Desert in Algeria, North Africa, during the 1920s. The Spahis were an elite cavalry regiment of the French colonial army, renowned for their skill and bravery in the harsh desert conditions. The Spahi cavalrymen were primarily recruited from the local Arab and Berber populations, reflecting the racial diversity of the French colonial forces. The man in the photograph, dressed in his distinctive uniform, wears a red fez adorned with a white tassel and a blue sash, signifying his rank and membership in the Spahi regiment. His face is etched with the lines of a man accustomed to the rigors of desert life, his eyes focused intently on the horizon. The camel, a symbol of the desert and its enduring resilience, appears calm and sure-footed, its hump a testament to the vast stores of energy it carries. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was still largely unexplored, and the desert was a place of mystery and adventure. It also serves as a reminder of the diverse and complex history of the African continent and the people who have called it home for centuries. The Spahi cavalryman and his camel, silhouetted against the backdrop of the Sahara, stand as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human race and its ability to adapt and thrive in even the most inhospitable environments.
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