Cartoon, Ten centuries have passed, WW1
Cartoon, Ten centuries have passed. An allegorical female representing the medieval period holds the famous sword named Durandal (or Durendal), from the time of Charlemagne. Another female figure, representing France in the present, holds up another sword named Rosalie. A fire-breathing serpent at her feet wears a German pointed helmet. On a cloud in the sky, Charlemagne's warrior, Roland, links hands with a French soldier
Picture No
10988255
Media ID
47639551
Size
4248px x 5245px
(8.1MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Cartoon by Meunier in La Baionnette, 29 June 1916, p405
Date
1916
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Allegorical Baionnette Bayonet Breathing Bugle Centuries Chanson Charlemagne Cornet Frilly Heroic Heroine Legendary Legends Link Linking Passed Pointed Representing Rosalie Serpent Symbolism
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