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Holding the Line by Richard Taylor signed by WWII Panzer Tank veterans

Holding the Line by Richard Taylor signed by WWII Panzer Tank veterans

$ 92.4

  • Artist: Richard Taylor
  • Autographed by:: German Panzer Tank veterans
  • COA Issued By: Military Gallery
  • Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
  • Color: Color
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Date of Creation: 2009
  • Features: Autographed, Individually numbered, WWII, Michael Wittmann
  • Featuring:: Michael Wittmann
  • Framing: Unframed
  • Image Orientation: Landscape
  • Listed By: Dealer and Reseller
  • Material: Paper, Lithograph
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
  • Print Surface: Paper
  • Print size: 35 x 21½ inches
  • Production Technique: Lithography
  • Region of Origin: California, USA
  • Signed: Veteran and Artist signed
  • Signed By: Panzer Tank Veterans
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Style: Illustration Art, Realism, Military Art, Aviation Art
  • Subject: Germany, Military, World War II (1939-1945), Panzer Tanks, Normandy, D-Day, Tanks, Wehrmacht
  • Subject:: Normandy
  • Theme: Art, Aviation, Conflicts & Wars, History, Militaria, Travel & Transportation, Autographs
  • Time Period Produced: 2000-2009
  • Title: Holding the Line
  • Topic:: D-Day
  • Type: Print
  • Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
  • Year of Production: 2009

Description

HOLDING THE LINE by Richard Taylor Skilfully led by their mercurial commander, SS-Hauptsturmführer Michael Wittman, the Tiger Tanks of s.SS-PZ. Abt. 101 blaze through a shattered French Village in the days following D-Day, June 1944. Their destination – Normandy! Wittman, holder of the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords was one of the most successful German tank commanders in history, destroying more than 138 enemy tanks and over 140 artillery pieces. A veteran of Kursk, he is particularly famous for his actions in Normandy when, on June 13th, 1944 during the Battle of Villiers-Bocage, his small company halted the advance of the British 22nd Armored Brigade, destroying 30 British tanks, 14 half-tracks and 16 Bren-gun carriers. He was killed in action on August 8th. THE SIGNATURES The print is personally signed by the artist, Richard Taylor and three veterans who fought with German Panzer units during WWII: Obergefreiter HENRY METELMANN Feldwebel HEINZ FELLBRICH Sturmann KARL-HEINZ DECKER Please note: The prints in my store are hand-signed by the veterans involved in the painting so the signatures are original autographs and not reproductions. The certificate of authenticity is included. CONDITION: My items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, any issues are clearly detailed in the description. SHIPPING: As a former aviation art retailer I have shipped countless prints over the years. My prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in heavy duty tubes, and the shipping is insured and guaranteed. If you are interested in more than one item I will always do my best to combine the shipping to save costs – please just ask.