Metal Print : British soldier and car, Braunschweig, Germany
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British soldier and car, Braunschweig, Germany
British soldier working for the British Army of the Rhine, near Braunschweig (Brunswick), Lower Saxony, in postwar Germany. Seen here with a Mercedes car. Date: circa 1946
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Media ID 14390357
© The Kathy Butler Collection / Mary Evans
1946 Baor Braunschweig Brunswick Lower Postwar Rhine Saxony
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring a captivating image of a British soldier in postwar Germany. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a soldier working for the British Army of the Rhine in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, circa 1946. The soldier is seen in a casual moment, posing next to a classic Mercedes car. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring out the rich details and vibrant colors, making this historical moment come alive in your home or office. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted using a unique process that prints the image onto a sheet of aluminum, resulting in a stunning, modern, and long-lasting piece of art. Elevate your space with this unique and intriguing piece of history.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
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 evocative photograph captures the moment of transition from war to peace in postwar Germany, as a British soldier of the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) takes a break near the city of Braunschweig, or Brunswick, in Lower Saxony. Dated circa 1946, the soldier is seen wearing his military uniform complete with cap, as he checks under the hood of a Mercedes car. The Second World War had ended just over a year prior, and the British military was working to maintain order and stability in the occupied territories. The soldier's presence in this German city, with the iconic car emblematic of pre-war prosperity, serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and challenges of the postwar era. The image, taken in the late 1940s, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the British soldiers stationed in Germany during this pivotal time in history. The photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of the British military presence in Europe and the intricate web of history that connects the United Kingdom and Germany.
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