Spahi
1884
Artists
Description
The Spahi were light cavalry regiments of the French army recruited primarily from the indigenous populations of Algeria, Tunisia and Morroco.
Dimensions
21.11 x 13.65 cm (8 5/16 x 5 3/8 in.)
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