Caricature of Crown Prince Willie festooned with jewels
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Caricature of Crown Prince Willie festooned with jewels
A Thing of Booty. Caricature of Crown Prince Willie festooned with jewels and smoking a pipe. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889
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1889 386202 Acting Ambulance Booty Born Corps Festooned Gibson Herbert Jewels Northumbrian Pipe Regiments Sergeant Thing Willie
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This caricature depicts Crown Prince William of Württemberg, adorned in an extravagant display of jewels and puffing on a pipe. The prince, born in September 1889, was a prominent figure during World War I, serving in the German army as a military commander. The intricately detailed drawing captures the essence of the prince's regal appearance, with his grand attire and regal bearing. The addition of the pipe and the festooning of jewels adds a playful and humorous touch to the image. The caricature was created by an unknown artist during the early 20th century, likely during the period of the Great War. The image is accompanied by the inscription "386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, MM, 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps." This suggests that the caricature may have been part of a collection or album belonging to Sergeant Gibson, a British soldier who served during WWI. The military history of this period is rich with tales of courage, honor, and camaraderie. Soldiers on both sides of the conflict would have been exposed to a wide range of experiences, from the horrors of the battlefield to the lighter moments of camp life. This caricature offers a glimpse into the latter, providing a humorous and lighthearted perspective on the life of a high-ranking German officer. The intricacy and detail of the drawing are a testament to the skill of the artist, and the historical significance of the image makes it a valuable addition to any collection of military history or World War I memorabilia.
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