Antique Framed Print : Rifles and machine guns used by the Latvian national partisa
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Rifles and machine guns used by the Latvian national partisa
Rifles and machine guns used by the Latvian national partisans. Context of the Second World War. Occupation Museum. Riga. Latvia
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Media ID 14330718
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Baltic Grenade Latvia Latvian Occupation Partisan Partisans Republics Riga Second Weapon Context
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.4cm (14.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a collection of rifles and machine guns used by the Latvian national partisans during the Second World War are displayed at the Occupation Museum in Riga, Latvia. The context of this image transports us back in time to a period of great turmoil and resistance in the Baltic region. The Latvian Republic, along with Estonia and Lithuania, were forcibly annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940, following the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. The subsequent occupation was met with widespread resistance from the local population, leading to the formation of various partisan groups. These brave men and women waged a guerrilla war against both the Soviet and Nazi forces, fighting for their freedom and the independence of their homeland. The weapons on display in this photograph are a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Latvian partisans during this tumultuous period in European history. Among the rifles and machine guns, a grenade lies discarded, a testament to the intense and often brutal nature of the conflict. The worn and weathered appearance of the weapons speaks to the countless hours spent in the forests and fields of Latvia, as the partisans sought to evade their oppressors and strike back against the occupying forces. The Occupation Museum in Riga serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the Latvian people during the Second World War. The display of these weapons not only honors the memory of those who fought, but also educates future generations about the importance of standing up for one's freedom and the value of perseverance in the face of adversity.
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