RPPC Postcard Military or Scout Signal Semaphore Flag Drill c1907

The photo shows two lines of uniformed individuals, probably young cadets, scouts, or soldiers, standing in formation on an open field. Each person is holding two small flags, positioned differently, consistent with semaphore signaling, which was commonly used in military and naval training from the late 19th to early 20th century. The background has trees and possibly hills or mountains, suggesting this could be in a training camp or rural area. The two figures kneeling or sitting in front, wearing hats, might be instructors or photographers. We are uncertain about where this is, but believe it is from about 1907.

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