Bashibazouks
Bashibazouks or Bashi-Basouks ('Damaged head - leaderless') - irregular troops of the Turkish Army known for their lack of discipline. Armed and maintained by Government - incapable of undertaking major military operations. Set within a border of an oak leaf and acorns
Picture No
10269881
Media ID
45657604
Size
4672px x 2996px
(2.3MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
French Postcard design - Salut de Constantinople' - unattributed scenes within generic surrounds
Date
1910s
