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Nyasaland Volunteer Reserve, 1915
Members of the Nyasaland Volunteer Reserve at Karonga, in the north of the country. Karonga was the scene of much fighting in September 1914. An attack was held off by the outnumbered defenders of the township until the arrival of a column from the main British force drove off the enemy. Nyasaland, in East Africa, is now known as Malawi
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Malawi Nyasaland Reserve Volunteer Ww 1
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 22.2cm (15.6" x 8.7")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in the history of Nyasaland, now known as Malawi, during the First World War. Taken in 1915, the image shows members of the Nyasaland Volunteer Reserve at their base in Karonga, a township in the northern part of the country. Karonga holds historical significance as the site of intense fighting during the early stages of the East African Campaign in September 1914. The outnumbered defenders of the township, mostly local African volunteers and a small contingent of British soldiers, successfully held off an enemy attack until the arrival of a British column from the main force. The Nyasaland Volunteer Reserve was formed in response to the German invasion of the British protectorate in August 1914. The volunteers, primarily made up of local African men, played a crucial role in the defense of their homeland during the war. Their bravery and dedication were instrumental in preventing the German advance towards the south and protecting British interests in the region. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of these volunteers, showcasing their determination and camaraderie. The men, dressed in their uniforms and armed with rifles, stand in a row, their faces expressing a mix of focus and resolve. The background reveals the rugged terrain of the African landscape, with the distant shoreline of Lake Malawi visible in the distance. This photograph is an important reminder of the significant contributions made by the Nyasaland Volunteer Reserve during the First World War and the role they played in shaping the history of Malawi.
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