P02359.005 Accession Number: P02359.005

Description

Egypt. c. 1915. A soldier, possibly a member of the Machine Gun Squadron, 2nd Light Horse Brigade, assumes an exaggerated fighting pose for the camera. He has pulled his stomach in, extended his chest and put up his fists. He is standing in a shallow trench containing his bedding and clothes with his kit bag on the rubble beside him, probably in preparation for erecting a tent. (Donor W. Buchanan)

Details

Accession Number
P02359.005
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession P02359.005

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