Description

"Operation Bluecoat" by Artist Craig Tinder

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates Shermans of the British 11th Armoured Division gaining the upperhand over units of Germany's 2nd Panzer Division during Operation Bluecoat.

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 Commissioned by Museums, Treasured by Collectors

This item is handmade by artist, Craig Tinder. Available to ship worldwide!

The Process

Displayed on a metallic dataplate, this steel fragment was taken from a larger internal metal latch cover from a Sherman tank of the 11th Armoured Division. Discovered near the village of Habloville, France, this internal latch cover still includes the frozen clasps and original gasket. With faint traces of green paint still appearing on the edges, this latch cover includes small fragments of canvas cloth that once covered the top. Typically, canvas rarely lasts more than a few years when buried, so this relic definitely retains more originality than other armour fragments we've worked with.

The shape of the cover is highly distorted from the damage this tank sustained during fighting at the Falaise Pocket on 16-20 August 1944. It is one of the few armour relics that can be processed for inclusion in relic art given the large, heavy size of tank armor. 

Steel fragment from metal latch cover of Sherman Tank. Pieces of this are used as the relics in the "Operation Bluecoat" limited edition prints

Steel fragment from metal latch cover of Sherman Tank. Pieces of this are used as the relics in the "Operation Bluecoat" limited edition prints

Steel fragment from metal latch cover of Sherman Tank

Artist, Craig Tinder, holding fragment of internal metal latch cover from Sherman Tank that is used as the relics in the "Operation Bluecoat" limited edition prints

Print Size Details

Choose from 4 Different Types of Prints:

A) Canvas WITH RELIC - 18" x 12" (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm) - ONLY 30 Prints

*Add a Wood Frame to the 18" x 12" Canvas WITH RELIC ($80 value!)

B) Framed Canvas WITH RELIC - 30" x 20" (76.2 cm x 45.7 cm) - ONLY 20 Prints

C) Paper Print - 18" x 12" (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm) - Relic Not Included

D) Paper Print - 24" x 16" (60.9 cm x 40.6 cm) - Relic Not Included

Each canvas art print is ready-to-hang and those ordered with frames include a solid, 2" thick, black-stained wood frame.  As an added touch, each canvas art piece is hand-signed by artist Craig Tinder and includes a metallic, Certificate of Authenticity for added provenance and collectibility.

Fine Art Paper Print (Options C & D) - Relic Not Included:

Each Fine Art Print is printed on archival presentation-quality, 260 GSM / 10 Mil, photographic paper created using the highest quality inks and archival techniques. Photographs do not do this paper substrate justice as it practically "glows" on the wall. Note: Relic is not included with Fine Art Paper Prints.

This item is handmade by artist, Craig Tinder. Available to ship worldwide!

Disclaimer

By purchasing from Aces In Action, you acknowledge that the product may vary slightly from the images on our website. We use authentic materials from military vehicles and relics, which may contain potentially hazardous substances. These items are not intended for ingestion, inhalation, or use by children. Aces In Action is an independent company, unaffiliated with or endorsed by any other organizations. All names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only, in accordance with the Lanham Act. Their use does not imply any official endorsement.