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Framed Print : Trench knife made from a barbed wire stanchion 1916
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Trench knife made from a barbed wire stanchion 1916
Trench knife made from barbed wire stanchion 1916 (c). This type of knife is also known as a French Nail. Associated with World War One (1914-1918). Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 20162293
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Barbed Knife Nail Trench Warfare Wire Made
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a rare and historic image of a Trench Knife made from a barbed wire stanchion, dating back to 1916. This intriguing artifact, also known as a French Nail, is a poignant reminder of the innovation and resourcefulness during the tumultuous era of World War One. Bring this unique piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality framed print, expertly crafted to preserve and enhance the image's detail and vibrancy. A perfect addition to any military history or war memorabilia collection.
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.
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This intriguing photograph showcases a trench knife, a makeshift weapon that gained notoriety during the brutal trench warfare of World War One. Dated circa 1916, this particular knife was fashioned from a barbed wire stanchion, a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of soldiers in the face of adversity. Known as a French Nail, this type of trench knife was favored for its versatility and effectiveness in close combat. The First World War, which lasted from 1914 to 1918, brought about some of the most brutal and innovative forms of warfare in history. Trench warfare, characterized by long, deep trenches dug by both sides, became a stalemate that resulted in a deadly standoff. Soldiers on both sides were forced to adapt and improvise, using whatever materials were at hand to gain an edge. The barbed wire stanchion trench knife, or French Nail, was one such improvisation. Made by bending and sharpening the barbs of a barbed wire stanchion, soldiers could create a deadly and versatile weapon. The knife could be used for both stabbing and slashing, making it an effective tool in close combat. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of trench warfare and the lengths to which soldiers went to survive. The trench knife, made from a simple barbed wire stanchion, is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of soldiers during this dark period in history.
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