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We always strive for duty, [in our war]like state, / And risk goods [and] blood for the dear [fatherland]
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We always strive for duty, [in our war]like state, / And risk goods [and] blood for the dear [fatherland]

Glenisson & Zonen · 1856 - 1900 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Sheet with 30 depictions of soldiers on horseback. Below each row an inscription. Numbered in the center at the top: no. 85.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printwarfare
Credit lineWij streven steeds naer pligt, [in onzen krij]grenstand, / En wagen goed [en] bloed voor 't dierbaa[r vaderland]. 1856 - 1900. Glenisson & Zonen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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