Group photo, Royal Sussex Regiment football team
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Group photo, Royal Sussex Regiment football team
Group photo, Royal Sussex Regiment football team with ball and two trophies (unknown location). Date: circa 1920
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Ball Cups Football Helmets Pith Regiment Trophies
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This evocative group photograph captures the camaraderie and spirit of the Royal Sussex Regiment football team in the early 1920s. The image, taken around the year 1920, shows a mix of standing and seated soldiers, all proudly wearing their military uniforms adorned with pith helmets and brass buttons. The team holds a football under their arms, while two trophies proudly stand in the foreground, symbols of their past victories. The Royal Sussex Regiment, a part of the British Army, was formed in 1885 and saw action in various colonial conflicts, including the Second Boer War and the First World War. This football team photograph offers a rare glimpse into the leisure time and recreational activities of these soldiers during their service. The team's uniformity in appearance, from their helmets to their boots, underscores the discipline and unity that were essential components of military life. The photograph's setting remains unknown, but the scene is timeless, evoking the essence of the 1920s and the British colonial era. The image is a poignant reminder of the human side of military life, where men from diverse backgrounds came together to form bonds, share experiences, and find moments of joy and camaraderie amidst the challenges of their service.
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