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Leslie Oliphant
Original Vintage WWII Poster Back Them Up Britain's New Airborne Army In Europe

1940s

About the Item

Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Back Them Up! Britain's new Airborne Army goes into action in Europe - featuring a dynamic battle scene depicting British soldiers in uniform wearing their maroon berets (the Red Berets of the Parachute Regiment created in 1942; nicknamed the Rote Teufel / Red Devils by the German troops) jumping out of a glider plane with their guns firing at German soldiers in front of planes and explosions in the background, the title and text - Back Them Up! - in black letters against the yellow border below. Printed in England by Thos. Forman and Sons Ltd Nottingham. Good condition, restored folds, minor staining, backed on linen.
  • Creator:
    Leslie Oliphant
  • Creation Year:
    1940s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition, restored folds, minor staining, backed on linen.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4369139462
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