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WW1 - Italy - A cycling sharpshooter - Bersaglieri
WW1 - A mobile member of the Italian Army - a cycling sharpshooter ( Bersaglieri ). The Bersaglieri are a corps of the Italian Army originally created by General Alessandro La Marmora in the 1830s to serve in the Army of the Kingdom of Sardinia, later to become the Royal Italian Army - a high-mobility light infantry unit, recognisable by a distinctive wide-brimmed hat decorated with glossy black capercaillie feathers. Date: circa 1917
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Bersaglieri Corps Feathers Glossy Infantry Mobile Plume Plumed Plumes Regiments Tassles Unit Wide Brimmed Bersagliere Capercaillie
Greetings Card (A5)
Step back in time with our captivating WW1 Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. This exquisite design features a Bersagliere, a mobile and skilled sharpshooter from the Italian Army during World War I. The Bersaglieri, founded by General Alessandro La Marmora in the 1830s, were renowned for their marksmanship and mobility on the battlefield. Bring history to life with this evocative, rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for sending a thoughtful message to loved ones or friends, these high-quality greeting cards are a unique and meaningful way to express your sentiments.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the determination and agility of a Bersaglieri cycling sharpshooter during World War I. The Bersaglieri, a prestigious corps of the Italian Army, were first established in the 1830s by General Alessandro La Marmora to serve in the Army of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Known for their distinctive wide-brimmed hats adorned with glossy black capercaillie feathers and tassels, these high-mobility light infantry units were renowned for their quick marching capabilities. In this image, a Bersaglieri sharpshooter is seen mounted on a bicycle, poised and ready for action. The cycling units were an essential part of the Italian Army's strategy during the war, allowing for rapid deployment and increased mobility on the battlefield. The Bersaglieri's specialized training in marksmanship made them formidable opponents, and their distinctive plumed hats became a symbol of Italian military prowess. The photograph was likely taken around 1917, during the height of the conflict. The harsh realities of trench warfare and the demands of modern warfare required armies to adapt and innovate, and the Bersaglieri's cycling sharpshooters were a testament to Italy's commitment to staying ahead of the curve. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the bravery and resilience of the soldiers who fought in the Great War and the unique role that the Bersaglieri played in the Italian military.
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