Greetings Card : The War Budget - black British soldier
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The War Budget - black British soldier
Front cover of The War Budge featuring a photograph of a black British soldier grinning widely. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14414756
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Afro Caribbean Cheery Grinning Jan17 Jolly Tommies Tommy
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: a poignant tribute to history with The War Budget card. Featuring a powerful image from Mary Evans Prints Online, this card showcases a black British soldier grinning widely on the front cover, taken during the war in 1916. This card is perfect for acknowledging the resilience and courage of our ancestors, making it an inspiring and thoughtful choice for any occasion. Share a piece of history with your loved ones and let this card spread positivity and hope.
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 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking image graces the front cover of The War Budget, a weekly publication that provided news and information to the British military during World War I. Dated January 17, 1916, the photograph features a black British soldier, his face beaming with a wide, cheerful grin. The soldier's uniform is adorned with the insignia of the King's Royal Rifle Corps, indicating his service in this esteemed regiment. The First World War saw over 1.5 million black soldiers from the British Empire serve, with significant numbers from the Caribbean. These soldiers, colloquially known as "Tommies," played a crucial role in the war effort, serving in various capacities, from laborers to combatants. Despite the hardships and challenges they faced, including discrimination and unequal treatment, these soldiers remained committed to the cause. Their contributions were essential, and their morale remained high, as evidenced by this soldier's jolly demeanor. The War Budget, which circulated among the troops, served as a vital connection to the home front, providing news, entertainment, and a sense of community. This image, with its depiction of a happy, grinning black British soldier, would have provided a much-needed boost to the morale of the soldiers who saw it. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the diversity and resilience of the British military during World War I and the important role that black soldiers played in the war effort. It also underscores the human side of the conflict, showcasing the individual experiences and emotions of those who served.
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