British Postcard

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A British colour postcard featuring several patriotic images. To the bottom right is Britannia holding a trident and with a bulldog at her feet. She also leans on a shield bearing the Union Jack flag. A second flag appears over the top right of the image featuring the symbols of Wales (red dragon), Ireland (harp) and England (three lions). There is a battle scene on the top half of the postcard and the words to the third verse of Land of Hope and Glory on the bottom half. Produced by Bamforth & Co. Ltd. of Holmfirth and New York, Series no. 4804/3.

138mm x 88mm


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Donor ref: LEAMG : M3945.1993.86 (71/21678)

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