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Finnish Guard soldiers in the Turkish war

Finnish Guard soldiers in the Turkish war
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Soldiers have gathered for a group photograph. Some are standing, while others are sitting or half-lying down. They are holding rifles fitted with bayonets.
Photographing was new in the 1870s, so there are very few pictures of Finnish Guard soldiers from the time of the war campaign.

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A large group of soldiers assembled in formation in the courtyard of the Guard Barracks.

The Finnish Guard’s two memorials

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