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The Unknown British Warrior begins his homeward journey from France to be buried in
The Unknown British Warrior begins his homeward journey from France to be buried in Westminster Abbey. General Foch salutes the coffin in Boulogne. November 1920 Date: 1920
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Begins Boulogne Coffin Foch Homeward Journey Salutes Unknown Warrior
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Honor the bravery and sacrifice of the Unknown British Warrior with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This powerful image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the poignant moment as the Unknown Warrior begins his homecoming journey from France, saluted by General Foch. Each print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials and vibrant colors, bringing the history and emotion of this iconic moment into your home. Order now and pay tribute to the heroism of the Unknown Warrior.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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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In the solemn and poignant moment captured in this photograph, The Unknown British Warrior embarks on his final journey from France to his eternal resting place in Westminster Abbey. The coffin, draped in the Union Jack flag, is carried by British soldiers as they make their way through the streets of Boulogne, accompanied by French soldiers led by General Ferdinand Foch. The General pays his respects with a salute as the procession passes, marking the end of the warrior's time abroad and the beginning of his return home. November 1920 saw the culmination of the Unknown Warrior's journey from the battlefields of the First World War to his final resting place in London. The Unknown Warrior was an unidentified British soldier whose body was chosen from a group of fallen soldiers in France to represent the thousands who had made the ultimate sacrifice in the war. His burial in Westminster Abbey was a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of all the British soldiers who had fought and died during the conflict. The photograph captures the somber and respectful atmosphere of the occasion, with the soldiers carrying the coffin moving in formation and the crowds lining the streets to pay their respects. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the enduring bond between the British and French peoples.
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