| Accession Number | E04691 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | France: Picardie, Somme |
| Date made | 1 April 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Three unidentified Australian soldiers displaying a sheepskin while in an abandoned shell damaged ...
Description
Three unidentified Australian soldiers displaying a sheepskin while in an abandoned shell damaged village. The live stock from the abandoned farms in the battle area provided a welcome change of food for the hard fought troops. Note in the background a sheep carcase hanging from the wall (left), a sign on the wall for the 'Raoul de Juine' cafe (right) and another soldier (far right).