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WW1 - Four Gurkha Bagpipe Pipers - British Indian Army
WW1 - Four Gurkha Bagpipe Pipers - British Indian Army forces on the Western Front in France. Date: 1915
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Bagpipe Bagpipes Gurkha Gurkhas Musicians Nepalese Piper Pipers Surprising Unusual
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Step back in time with this evocative image from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the courage and determination of the Four Gurkha Bagpipe Pipers as they proudly play their pipes on the Western Front during World War I. Part of the British Indian Army, these brave soldiers brought a touch of tradition and culture to the battlefields of France in 1915. This rights-managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online captures a poignant moment in history, bringing a piece of the past into your home or office. Add this unique and captivating print to your collection and let the story of these gallant pipers live on.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 24.2cm (14.8" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the surprising and unusual sight of four Gurkha pipers playing their bagpipes during the First World War. The image, taken in 1915, shows these Nepalese soldiers of the British Indian Army, clad in their distinctive uniforms and turbaned headgear, as they stand in formation on the Western Front in France. The use of bagpipes, an instrument traditionally associated with Scottish and Irish military units, may seem an unlikely choice for the Gurkhas. However, this musical tradition was adopted by the British Army during the colonial era, and the Gurkhas became renowned for their expertise in playing these pipes. The haunting melody of the bagpipes would have provided a sense of familiarity and continuity for the British soldiers, while also serving as a morale-boosting presence for the troops in the midst of the horrors of war. This image offers a rare glimpse into the multicultural and diverse nature of the British Indian Army during the First World War, and the resilience and adaptability of its soldiers in the face of adversity.
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