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British 8 inch Mark VI Howitzer, WW1
British 8 inch Mark VI Howitzer with its distinctive triangular platform for greater stability, designed by Vickers in 1915 for use during the First World War. Date: 1915-1918
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Artillery Guns Heavy Howitzer Inch Mark Platform Shell Stability Triangular Vickers Wheel Wheels War Time Weapons Ww 1
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.4cm (15.6" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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
This evocative photograph captures the powerful presence of a British 8 inch Mark VI Howitzer during the First World War. Designed and manufactured by Vickers in 1915, this heavy artillery piece was a crucial addition to the British military arsenal. Its distinctive triangular platform, designed for greater stability, is a prominent feature in the image. The Howitzer, which measures 8 inches in caliber, is mounted on large wheels, allowing it to be easily transported to various locations. The gun's impressive size is highlighted by the surrounding soldiers, who appear almost minuscule in comparison. The 8 inch Mark VI Howitzer fired a large, heavy shell with a range of over 10,000 yards, making it an effective weapon against enemy fortifications and positions. The gun was widely used during the First World War, particularly in the Battle of the Somme and the Third Battle of Ypres. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the massive artillery duels that characterized the trenches of the Western Front during the Great War.
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