Swearing-in of bulgarian recruits, 1916

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Swearing-in of bulgarian recruits before their departure to the Balkan Front. A church service was hold by an orthodox clergyman. At the end of the service the recruits had to kiss the bible to affirm their oath.

Photographer:

Scherl

Date:

01.09.1916

31.10.1916

Location:

Bulgaria

Image ID:

00481793

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4960px x 3039px

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Scherl/Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo

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Historical archives

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Bulgarian troops during First World War

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Keywords:

1st World War Balkan Front Balkan-Front Balkans Bulgaria First World War WWI World War I army battle battles bible bulgarian chaplain church clergyman cleric departure kiss kissing liturgy mass military oath orthodox recruit recruits regiment service soldier soldiers swearing-in troop troops unrest conflicts war historical

Headline:

Swearing-in of bulgarian recruits, 1916

Date:

01.09.1916

Photographer:

Scherl

Image ID:

00481793