Photographic Print : British and Italian sentries in Italy by Matania, WW1
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British and Italian sentries in Italy by Matania, WW1
The Dual Guard - Camerati in Armi. A town in Northern Italy where both British and Italian troops were quartered and the guarding of which was shared by both. Where their lines joined, the sentries of both nations stood face to face, only separated by a few paces. Both are presenting arms on the passage of a British officer whose hand is raised in a friendly salute to an Italian brother officer riding down the street. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14168118
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Allied Allies Dual Duties Duty Guard Matania Quartered Salute Sentries Sentry
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "British and Italian Sentries in Italy" photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image, captured during World War I, depicts the unique camaraderie between British and Italian soldiers as they share the duty of guarding a town in Northern Italy. The Dual Guard, as it came to be known, is a poignant reminder of the allied forces' unity in the face of adversity. This exquisite rights-managed print, by renowned artist Fortunino Matania, is an essential addition to any historical or military-themed collection. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this period, and bring the past to life with this stunning, high-quality print.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the heart of a Northern Italian town during the final year of the First World War, an extraordinary scene of unity and camaraderie unfolds between British and Italian soldiers. In this evocative photograph by renowned war artist Fortunino Matania, titled "The Dual Guard - Camerati in Armi," we witness the shared duty of guarding the town, where the lines of the Allied forces joined. Sentries from both nations stand face to face, a mere few paces apart, each presenting arms as a British officer passes by on horseback. The officer extends a friendly salute to his Italian counterpart, symbolizing the unified front against a common enemy. This powerful image encapsulates the spirit of cooperation between the British and Italian armies during the First World War. The photograph, dated 1918, is a poignant reminder of the shared sacrifices and shared victories of the Allied forces in the face of adversity.
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