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Metal Print : Special Constables in tin hats, Illustrated War News, WW1

Special Constables in tin hats, Illustrated War News, WW1



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Special Constables in tin hats, Illustrated War News, WW1

Ready for air raid duty, three special constables on the home front pose for a photograph in " tin hats." Date: 1917

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Media ID 14206042

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Constable Constables Duty News Raid Raids Special Uniforms


16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print

Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring three Special Constables during World War I. Dressed in their iconic tin hats, these brave individuals are shown preparing for air raid duty on the home front. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into history. Bring this nostalgic moment to life and add a touch of history to your space with our high-quality Metal Print. Each print is meticulously crafted using advanced printing techniques to ensure vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Order yours today and relive the past in a whole new way.

Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.

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 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, published in the Illustrated War News in 1917, captures the determination and resilience of Special Constables on the home front during World War I. Three brave men, dressed in their distinctive uniforms and donning tin hats as protection against air raids, stand at the ready. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role these volunteers played in safeguarding their communities during the war. The Special Constabulary was formed in response to the increasing threat of German air raids on British soil. These unpaid volunteers supplemented the regular police force, providing an essential service in patrolling streets, guarding key installations, and assisting in civil defense efforts. The tin hats, or steel helmets, were a crucial part of their uniform, offering some measure of protection against the shrapnel and debris that could rain down from the sky during an air raid. The photograph's composition is simple yet powerful. The men, standing in a row, exude a sense of unity and purpose. Their gazes are fixed on the camera, their expressions serious and focused. The tin hats, with their distinctive creases and dents, add a sense of authenticity and grit. The background is blurred, drawing the viewer's attention to the men and their mission. This image offers a glimpse into the daily life of the home front during World War I, a time when ordinary people were called upon to do extraordinary things. The Special Constables, with their tin hats and unwavering commitment, stand as a testament to the courage and resilience of the British people during a time of great upheaval and uncertainty.

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