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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
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant history of The Unknown British Warrior's homecoming in this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you through our partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the moment of respect and salute from General Foch as the unknown soldier's coffin begins its journey from France to Westminster Abbey in November 1920. Add a touch of historical significance to your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed piece, and relive the solemnity and honor of this pivotal moment in British history.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 30.8cm (21" x 12.1")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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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