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Framed Print : ?Morning star? trench club, World War One
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?Morning star? trench club, World War One
?Morning star? trench club, World War One, 1915 (c); wooden head made from a polo ball (?) with bullet spikes, ash handle and a leather strap secured with twine. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Date: circa 1915
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Media ID 14403994
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Associated Ball Bullet Handle Leather Morning Polo Secured Spikes Strap Trench Twine Made
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our exclusive 'Morning Star' Trench Club print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the raw intensity of the 'Morning Star' trench club used during World War One. Handcrafted with a wooden head made from a polo ball and bullet spikes, an ash handle, and a leather strap secured with twine, this club was a symbol of courage and resilience on the battlefield. Add this historic piece to your decor and bring a piece of military history into your home.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the raw and brutal reality of life in the trenches during World War One. The "Morning Star" trench club, circa 1915, is a poignant reminder of the makeshift weapons and tools used by soldiers to survive in the harsh and unforgiving conditions of the Western Front. The club, made primarily from found materials, features a wooden head fashioned from a polo ball and secured with twine. The head is adorned with bullet spikes, each one a testament to the violence and destruction that was an everyday part of life in the trenches. The ash handle provides a gripping surface for the soldier to wield the weapon with force, while the leather strap adds an element of protection and control. The "Morning Star" trench club is a poignant symbol of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of soldiers during wartime. It is a reminder that in the face of unimaginable adversity, men were forced to create their own tools and weapons to defend themselves and their comrades. The club, with its menacing appearance, also serves as a reminder of the brutal and often desperate nature of trench warfare during World War One. This photograph, taken circa 1915, provides a glimpse into the harsh and unforgiving world of the trenches and the innovative ways in which soldiers adapted to their surroundings. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the First World War and the enduring impact of this global conflict on history.
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