Original WW1 era postcard of a landgirl called Esme Greene wearing a beige tunic denoting general farm duties (as opposed to white uniform for dairying) and a 3 month service armband. She wears breeches, a knee-length overall tunic (with a belt). She is standing outside a country house or farm, with dog called Kim, dated 1917, Easton in Gordano, near Bristol, UK
In January 1917, with British people faced with starvation, the Ministry of Agriculture began to recruit a Women's Land Army - The girls served in on of 3 sections: Agriculture, Timber cutting and Forage. This land girl is wearing an armband or armlet in dark green felt, denoting 30 days proficient national service with a red King’s crown sewn onto it .
Size: 4415px × 6847px
Location: Easton in Gordano, near Bristol, England, UK
Photo credit: © ThislifeThen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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