Antique Framed Print : Safari by A Company, 4th Bn Kings African Rifles
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Safari by A Company, 4th Bn Kings African Rifles
Photograph of a safari by A Company, 4th Bn Kings African Rifles, from the Sudan border, Northern Karamoja to Morote 210 days away, 1956. One of 41 photographs taken by Lt Roger Perkins, 4th (Uganda) Bn King?s African Rifles, 1956-1957. Date: 1956
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Media ID 14404076
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1956 Away Days Kings Perkins Photograph Rifles Roger Safari Sudan Uganda Karamoja
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of adventure and exploration during a safari led by A Company, 4th Battalion of the Kings African Rifles, in 1956. The image shows the rugged terrain of Northern Karamoja, located near the Sudan border, as the soldiers and their guides make their way towards Morote, some 210 days away. Lt. Roger Perkins, a member of the Ugandan battalion, documented the journey with a total of 41 photographs, including this one. The soldiers are seen here marching through the savannah, their uniforms and equipment contrasting against the golden grasses and blue sky. Their determination and focus are evident, as they navigate the challenging terrain and prepare for the long journey ahead. The Kings African Rifles, also known as the KAR, was a multi-national army formed in 1893 to serve in British East Africa. The battalion in this photograph was made up of soldiers from various ethnic groups in Uganda, reflecting the diverse makeup of the force. The safari was likely a training exercise, designed to test the soldiers' endurance and survival skills in the harsh African wilderness. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was still largely unexplored and the spirit of adventure was a driving force in human exploration. It is a reminder of the bravery and resilience of the soldiers who served in the Kings African Rifles, and the important role they played in shaping the history of Africa.
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