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An outstanding limited edition paying tribute to the 506th P.I.R,101st Airborne duringthe Allied liberation of Europe
THE ROAD TO THE RHINE
By Robert Taylor
TWO PRINT PORTFOLIOOn Sunday 17 September 1944, the first day of Operation Market Garden, C-47 Dakotas of the439th Troop Carrier Group dropped thousands of paratroopers from the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions into Holland, a hundred and fifty miles behind enemy lines. This daring operation, the largest airborne assault of World War II, aimed to capture and secure vital bridges in the Allies’ push towards the Rhine.
This majestic piece was specially commissioned topay tribute to the US Airborne forces that took part in the liberation of Europeincluding D-Day, Operation Market Garden, and Bastogne.
The prints in this historic edition have been personally signed by veterans of one of the most famous Airborne Divisions, the 101st Airborne, to make this a true collector’s gem.
THE 101ST AIRBORNE EDITION–two print set
Each print in this specially released edition is issued with a companion print of the superb pencil drawing ‘LONG HARD ROAD’. With eleven signatures on the main print and seven signatures on the companion print the edition is personally signed by a staggering total of EIGHTEEN veterans of the 506th P.I.R, 101st Airborne, including thirteen members of the legendary 'Easy' Company:
THE MAIN PRINT
CplBILL MAYNARD- E Company
CplHERBSUERTH- E Company
SgtED TIPPER- E Company
ColED SHAMES- E Company
PvtED JOINT- E Company
PvtBILL WINGETT- E Company
SgtBILL TRUE- F Company
S/SgtGEORGE KOSKIMAKI- Signal Company
Ops SgtED HALLOW- A Company
SgtDON BURGETT- A Company
PvtPHIL PERUGINE- E CompanyTHE COMPANION PRINT
T/SgtPAUL ROGERS- E Company
S/SgtEARL McCLUNG- E Company
PvtJAMES MARTIN- G Company
PvtHANK ZIMMERMAN- E Company
SgtFRANK SOBOLESKI- E Company
SgtBUCK TAYLOR- E Company
M/SgtCLANCY LYALL- E Company
This printrepresents a staggering number of original 101st Airborne autographs that is of course now impossible to replicate, making it a truly historic edition and a ‘must have’ for WWII history enthusiasts and autograph collectors alike.
ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED& SHIPPED– please ask for details.
We combine shipping on multiple purchases. If this isn’t discounted at checkout we always refund any over payment.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: For over 30 years we have been the world leader in Aviation and Military Art and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition unless clearly specified otherwise. All are accompanied by the Certificate of Authenticity.
SHIPPING: Larger prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, heavy duty shipping tubes with smaller prints 'flat packed' in custom made packaging. Matted & framed pieces are packed in our custom made shipping boxes and our shipping service is insured and guaranteed.
YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't ask our customers to deal with it. So if there are any problems such as with condition, delivery or damages then we will take care of it with a replacement, store credit or refund.
Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved at the time of publishing.
