George V, King of England, from "Europe During the War"

Anonymous, 20th century
Sitter George V, King of Great Britain and Ireland British

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Collectible trade cards such as these were inserted in commercial products to advertise brands and communicate information about the Great War to a wide audience. Included in this set are portraits of heads of state, depictions of important battles, and representations of daily life during the War. Each illustration is accompanied by a related description on the back of the card.

Translation of description on verso: On August 4, 1914, Great Britain delcares war on Germany, August 13th, on Austria-Hungary and November 5th on Turkey.

George V, King of England, from "Europe During the War", Anonymous, 20th century, Commercial color lithograph

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George V, King of England, from
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