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The Kilt in Italy by WW1
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The Kilt in Italy by WW1
A Highland officer wearing his kilt attracts much attention as he walks down the main street of a little town in Italy during the First World War. Women stand and cast admiring glances while curious children run in front of him. The kilted Highland regiments were a novelty in Europe and attracted admiration in France, Belgium and Italy. Date: 1918
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of admiration and curiosity as a Highland officer, dressed in his traditional kilt, makes his way down the main street of a small Italian town during the First World War in 1918. The Scottish regiments, with their distinctive kilts, were a novelty in Europe and attracted much attention from the local population in countries such as France, Belgium, and Italy. In this image, women stand transfixed, casting admiring glances at the soldier, while curious children run in front of him, trying to get a closer look. The Highland regiments, with their rich history and unique uniforms, were a source of fascination for the European population, who were accustomed to the more common uniforms of the European armies. This photograph, taken by renowned illustrator and photographer, Fortunino Matania, provides a glimpse into the past, offering a poignant reminder of the human connection that transcended the boundaries of war.
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