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Corporal of Horse A H Wilkins under fire at Courgies
Corporal of Horse A. H. Wilkins (2nd Life Guards) extracting a man from beneath his horse under the enemys fire at Courgies - August 25th 1914. For his conspicuous gallantry, Corporal Wilkins was awarded the DCM. Deeds That Thrill The Empire - Page 594. George Derville Rowlandson, B.1861
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25th Awarded Beneath Conspicuous Corporal Deeds Derville Equestrian Extracting Gallantry Guards Regiments Rowlandson That Thrill Topographical Wilkins
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.3cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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
Amidst the chaos and intensity of the Battle of Courgies on August 25, 1914, during the early stages of World War I, Corporal A.H. Wilkins of the 2nd Life Guards distinguished himself with an act of bravery that would go down in military history. As the British forces faced off against the German army, Wilkins, portrayed here by artist George Derville Rowlandson, fearlessly extracted a wounded man from beneath his own fallen horse, all the while under enemy fire. The man, pinned under the horse, was in grave danger, and Wilkins' quick thinking and unwavering courage saved his life. For his conspicuous gallantry during this harrowing moment, Corporal Wilkins was later awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM), an honor bestowed upon British and Commonwealth soldiers for acts of valor in the face of the enemy. This powerful image, taken from the pages of "Deeds That Thrill The Empire," captures the raw emotion and heroism of the First World War battlefield, and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary soldiers like Corporal Wilkins. With his horse rearing up and hooves kicking, the scene is one of both danger and determination, encapsulating the spirit of the 1st Great Military Topographical Regiments and the unyielding courage of those who served during the Great War.
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