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Original Vintage Poster The Storming Of Shwegyin By Indian Troops WWII Battle

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Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - The storming of Shwegyin by Indian troops. In six hours of fierce hand-to-hand fighting the town was cleared of Japanese troops. Smash Japanese Aggression! - featuring Indian soldiers in close combat battle against the Japanese troops using rifle gun bayonets and machetes in a jungle clearing. Printed in England by Alf Cooke Ltd Leeds and London. Good condition, restored paper losses, restored folds, restored tears, backed on linen.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Restored paper losses, restored folds, restored tears, backed on linen. Good condition, restored paper losses, restored folds, restored tears, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012622487772
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