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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 will always do our best to combine shipping onmultiple purchases whenever possible – please ask.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE:We have been in business for over 20 years and our items are guaranteed to bein perfect condition, unless specified otherwise.SHIPPING:Our prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, heavy dutyshipping tubes. matted & framed pieces are 'flat packed' in substantialpackaging. Our shipping isinsured andguaranteed.
YOUR PIECE OF MIND: Asa reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't expectourcustomersto deal with it. So if there are any problems such aswithcondition,delivery ordamagesthen we will take careof it with a replacement, store credit or your money back.
Please note: The signatures onour pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed bythe veterans involved.
