titleGroup Portrait of First World War Veterans in Uniform with a Banner that Reads, "God Save the King"; Vancouver, B.C.

 

namePhotograph

 

dateCirca 1939

 

descriptionThe image shows twenty-one unidentified veterans in uniform with arm bands. hats and medals, and arranged in two rows, one row standing and one row kneeling. At each end of the rear row, a veteran holds a staff displaying a union jack flag. Above the group is a decorative banner featuring union jack flags, a crown, and a banner reading, "God Save the King." Trees, spectators, and partially obscured buildings are visible behind the group of veterans.

 

history of use

 

When the English King came to Vancouver, the veterans worked as guards all over the city. The original owner of this image, Ryuichi Kobayashi was a veteran of the First World War. He is likely in this photo.

 

part ofCanadian Centennial Project fonds
number2010.23.2.4.380

 

organisation

 

Nikkei National Museum
accessOpen