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Old Billisation by Bruce Bairnsfather
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Old Billisation by Bruce Bairnsfather
Old Bill got very severely checked the other day for anticipating demobilisation by wearing some mufti that he had sent out to him from home. Old Bill, the soldier character created by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, is reprimanded for being a bit premature changing into civilian clothes in anticipation of demobilisation at the end of the war. Date: 1919
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Old Bill's Premature Demobilisation: A Humorous Take on Discipline during WWI This charming print by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, titled "Old Billisation," captures a light-hearted moment of military discipline during the final days of World War I. The image depicts Old Bill, the beloved soldier character created by Bairnsfather in his popular comic series "The Bystander," receiving a stern reprimand from an officer for wearing civilian clothes, or "mufti," before his official demobilisation. Dated 1919, this cartoon reflects the excitement and anticipation among soldiers as the end of the war drew near. Old Bill, ever eager to embrace the comforts of civilian life, had sent for his civilian clothes in advance, only to be met with a stern reminder of military protocol. The officer's stern expression and the disapproving glare of his comrades serve as a reminder that even in the waning days of the war, discipline and order were still paramount. Bairnsfather's cartoons, with their humorous take on the harsh realities of trench warfare, struck a chord with the British public during WWI. This print, in particular, offers a glimpse into the complex emotions and experiences of soldiers as they prepared to leave the military and return to civilian life. The intricate detail and subtle humor in this print make it a treasured piece of historical art, offering a unique perspective on the demobilisation process during the aftermath of the First World War.
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