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Jigsaw Puzzle : Bad Luck Crest designed by fighter pilot, WW2
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Bad Luck Crest designed by fighter pilot, WW2
Bad Luck Crest, a form of modern heraldry designed by a fighter pilot who escaped from Dunkirk during WW2 Date: 1941
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Broken Cigarettes Crest Dunkirk Escaped Hell Heraldry Ladder Lighting Luck Match Mirror Motto Pilot Designed
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Discover the captivating history behind our Bad Luck Crest Jigsaw Puzzle from Media Storehouse, proudly featuring an intriguing design by a World War 2 fighter pilot who miraculously escaped from Dunkirk. This challenging puzzle, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library through Mary Evans Prints Online, presents an enchanting piece of modern heraldry created in 1941. Assemble this puzzle and delve into the stories of bravery, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit. A perfect addition to your collection or a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")
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 evocative and enigmatic Bad Luck Crest, designed by an unnamed fighter pilot who miraculously escaped from the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940 during World War II, is a poignant reminder of the perils and superstitions of wartime aviation. Dated 1941, this modern heraldic emblem was likely created as a personal talisman to ward off the ill fortune that had dogged the pilot's career. The crest features a ladder with thirteen rungs, symbolizing the number of attempts it took for the pilot to successfully escape from Europe. The ladder is broken at the top, representing the fragility of life and the precarious nature of survival in the face of adversity. A mirror, shattered and cracked, hangs precariously at the base of the ladder, reflecting the pilot's introspective nature and the importance of self-reflection in the midst of chaos. The ominous figure of Hell looms in the background, a constant reminder of the ever-present danger that surrounded these brave men and women in the skies during the 1940s. The crest is completed by the motto "Bad Luck," a darkly humorous acknowledgment of the pilot's acceptance of his fate, and two cigarettes and a match, symbolizing the tenuous connection to the familiar comforts of home amidst the uncertainty of war. This powerful and evocative image offers a glimpse into the complex psyche of a fighter pilot during the height of World War II, and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and resilience of those who fought to protect our freedom.
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