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Wartime Messenger Dog
A soldier writes a message to give back to a French messenger dog on the Western Front in Belgium during World War I in 1917
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Media ID 4424355
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Communication Letter Letters Message Messages Messenger Unusual Writes War Time Ww 1
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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.3cm (9.6" x 7.2")
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.
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> Europe
> Belgium
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> World War I and II
> Soldiers
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> World War I and II
> World War I
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> WWI Animals
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Soldier's Heartfelt Message for a Wartime Messenger Dog Amid the chaos and turmoil of the Western Front during World War I, an unusual bond formed between a soldier and a French messenger dog in Belgium in 1917. In this evocative image from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, we see a soldier, pen in hand, deeply engrossed in writing a message for the canine hero. The First World War marked a significant shift in the role of animals in warfare, with messenger dogs playing a crucial part in military communications. These brave animals were trained to carry messages between soldiers, often traversing dangerous territories where humans could not go. The bond between these soldiers and their canine companions was unbreakable, and this heartfelt moment between a soldier and his messenger dog encapsulates the depth of their connection. The soldier's focused expression and the poised position of the dog, waiting patiently for the message, convey a sense of trust and understanding. The scene is a poignant reminder of the human-animal bond that transcended the horrors of war. This historical photograph, taken in 1917, offers a unique glimpse into the world of wartime communications and the unusual ways in which soldiers and animals worked together to keep the front lines connected. The image is a testament to the resilience, courage, and compassion that defined the human spirit during one of the most challenging periods in history.
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