Very rare propaganda poster with inscription 'May 28, 1940, Halt, Sire that we never forget', poster depicting King Leopold III on the occasion of the 18 day campaign. This beautiful poster has already been mounted on Japanese paper. This careful process has made it much stronger structurally, and thus preserved it for the future.
At the bottom inscription "Free from seal," creation Almar Wervik.
King Leopold III protected his war-weary population and military from bombing by the Germans by surrendering the army on May 28, 1940. For the monarch it came down to saving what could be saved, taking in buy that the enemy controlled the country. He no longer believed in an Allied victory; the future would prove him wrong. The people were enormously grateful to him for this because bombing by the Germans was otherwise inevitable, resulting in very many casualties.
In very good condition, the poster has some folds and wrinkles, it is ready to be framed, check the photos for more details!
Dimensions of the sheet: 90x67cm, dimensions of the poster itself: 85x62cm.
This poster is shipped rolled up in a sturdy box.
In very good condition, the poster has some creases and wrinkles, she is ready to be framed, check the photos for more details!
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsMulti ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1Height90 cmWidth67 cmDepth1 cmSigns of usageWrinkles