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Original Vintage WWII Poster Back Them Up Britain's New Airborne Army In Europe
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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 (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: restored folds, backed on linen. Good condition, restored folds, minor staining, backed on linen.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1012626096752
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