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Jigsaw Puzzle : Canadian soldier with Tabby the cat, WW1
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Canadian soldier with Tabby the cat, WW1
A member of the A company of the 1st Battalion of Canadian troops in Bustard Camp on Salisbury Plain, with " Tabby" the Persian cat brought across the Atlantic with the men. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14206074
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Battalion Bustard Canadians Cats Mascot Mascots Persian Plain Regimental Salisbury Tabby
Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Pieces)
Discover the heartwarming story of the past with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles collection. This captivating puzzle features an iconic image of a Canadian soldier from the 1st Battalion, holding a charming tabby cat named "Tabby" during World War 1. This heartfelt moment, captured in a photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the human side of history as these brave men brought their beloved pets across the Atlantic. Assemble this intricately designed puzzle to bring this moving scene to life and add a touch of history to your home.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 31.5cm x 47.2cm (12.4" x 18.6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the history of the 1st Battalion of Canadian troops during World War I. Taken in Bustard Camp on Salisbury Plain in 1914, the image shows a Canadian soldier, identified only by his hat badge, seated on the ground with a charming tabby cat named Tabby. The soldier's expression is one of affection and companionship as he gently strokes the cat's fur. Tabby was not an ordinary cat; she had been brought across the Atlantic with the men as a regimental mascot. The bond between soldier and feline was a common sight during the war, as animals were often used to provide comfort and morale boosts in the harsh conditions of the battlefield. The photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of the Canadian soldiers during their training in England before they were deployed to the front lines. The setting, with its rolling hills and open sky, contrasts starkly with the impending chaos and destruction that was to come. Tabby, with her expressive eyes and elegant posture, seems to embody the resilience and spirit of the soldiers. Her presence in the camp was a reminder of the simple pleasures and comforts of home, offering a brief reprieve from the harsh realities of war. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human-animal bond and the role that animals played in providing solace and companionship during the darkest days of the First World War. It is a testament to the enduring power of love and companionship, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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