Canvas Print : A V. C. Race, Royal Artillery Sports, Aldershot

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A V. C. Race, Royal Artillery Sports, Aldershot

A V.C. race at the Royal Artillery Sports, Aldershot, 1885. The event was held by troops at Aldershot Military Town. Date: 1885

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Media ID 32250636

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

1885 Aldershot Artillery Cavalry Cavalryman Cavalrymen Exercise Exercises Races

20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Bring history to life with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of the A V.C. Race at the Royal Artillery Sports in Aldershot, 1885. Witness the excitement and camaraderie of the troops as they compete in this prestigious event, captured in this vintage photograph from the ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, now available through Mary Evans Prints Online. Our premium canvas prints are made to order, using high-quality materials and printing techniques to ensure a vibrant and long-lasting display. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this unique and intriguing piece.

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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")

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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph depicts the A.V.C. Race during the Royal Artillery Sports held at Aldershot Military Town in 1885. The event was an integral part of the military exercises and training that took place in Aldershot, a town renowned for its military significance during the Victorian era. The A.V.C. Race, named after the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valor in the British Army, added an element of excitement and competition to the routine military drills. The image showcases a thrilling moment in the race as several cavalrymen and their horses charge towards the finish line. The horses' powerful strides and the riders' focused expressions convey the intensity and determination of the contestants. The cavalrymen, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, display their skill and horsemanship as they navigate the course. The Royal Artillery Sports at Aldershot were an essential aspect of military life during the 1880s, providing opportunities for troops to engage in various athletic and equestrian events. These sports not only served to boost morale and camaraderie but also showcased the physical fitness and discipline of the military personnel. The A.V.C. Race, in particular, embodied the spirit of bravery and heroism that the Victoria Cross represented. This photograph, taken in 1885, offers a fascinating glimpse into the military culture and traditions of the Victorian era. It is a testament to the importance of physical fitness, horsemanship, and camaraderie in the daily lives of the soldiers stationed at Aldershot Military Town.

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