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Framed Print : Rifleman J Furnell with Rifleman Swift, 2nd Irish London Rif
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Rifleman J Furnell with Rifleman Swift, 2nd Irish London Rif
Lantern slide of Rifleman J Furnell with Rifleman Swift, 2nd Irish London Rifles, manning a machine gun built from the parts of five captured enemy guns, Oct 1943; Furnell was the smallest and youngest man in the Regiment and as such the Battalion mascot. From a collection of British official war photographs relating to the 78th Division that were given to the 78th Division Battleaxe Club, who then developed slides of them. Associated with World War Two, Italy (1943-1945). Date: 1943
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1943 Battalion Captured Enemy Guns Manning Mascot Parts Regiment Rifleman Rifles Smallest Swift Youngest
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our captivating selection of Media Storehouse Framed Prints, featuring the iconic image of Rifleman J Furnell and Rifleman Swift from the 2nd Irish London Rifles. This captivating lantern slide depicts the two soldiers expertly manning a formidable machine gun, ingeniously constructed from the parts of five captured enemy guns. Each Framed Print is meticulously crafted, showcasing the intricate details of this historical moment. Bring a piece of military history into your home or office and add a touch of timeless charm to your decor. Order now and relive the past with every glance.
Framed and mounted 9x7 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 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). 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 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
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 lantern slide depicts Rifleman J Furnell and Rifleman Swift of the 2nd Irish London Rifles, manning a makeshift machine gun during the Italian campaign of World War Two in October 1943. The machine gun was ingeniously constructed from the parts of five captured enemy guns, showcasing the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the soldiers in the field. Rifleman Furnell, the smallest and youngest man in the regiment, became a beloved mascot due to his diminutive stature. His comrade, Rifleman Swift, stands by his side, both men focused intently on their task at hand. The lantern slide is part of a collection of official British war photographs relating to the 78th Division, which were given to the 78th Division Battleaxe Club. These precious images provide a unique glimpse into the experiences of the soldiers during this pivotal period in history.
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