AUTHENTIC RELIC COLLECTIBLE BY CRAIG TINDER
Tiger 1 Tank Push Back Relic Plaque - 8"x10" | INCLUDES: Tiger Tank Engine Storage Tank Fragment
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Authentic historical relic · Certificate signed by Craig Tinder · Ready to stand or hang
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ABOUT THE PLAQUE
ABOUT THE RELIC
This mounted relic is an engine storage tank fragment from a Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf.E (Sd Kfz 181) Tiger Tank, part of Panzer-Abteilung (FkI) 301. This particular component, which housed essential items such as batteries and electrical components, was originally stored in the engine bay, with much of the original paint still intact. The relic comes from one of the last Tiger tanks destroyed in the Ruhr Pocket, during the April 1945 battles near Elsdorf, south of Düsseldorf.
Engine storage tank from a Tiger Tank of Abteilung 301. Fragments of this item are included as the relic in "The Push Back" limited edition prints
At the end of World War II, many of the large tank chassis and steel hulks were removed and recycled for their valuable materials. However, smaller components, like this storage tank, were often left behind on the battlefield or taken by locals for repurposing in everyday life. These pieces, now rare, provide a tangible connection to the war’s closing days and the fierce fighting of Panzer-Abteilung 301 as they defended Germany during the final Allied push.
Engine storage tank from a Tiger Tank of Abteilung 301. Back side orientation
Internal view
Recovered near Elsdorf, this relic is part of a significant find of Tiger Tank parts that Aces In Action has collected. Alongside this storage tank fragment, other recovered items include track link pins and rings, engine components, and turret items. These pieces offer a unique opportunity to own a part of the legendary Tiger I, an iconic symbol of German armored might during World War II.
PLAQUE DETAILS
ABOUT THE PLAQUE
Each Relic Art Plaque combines Craig Tinder's historical artwork with an authentic relic and documented history in a compact, ready-to-display collectible. The artwork is presented on a piano-black wood plaque with a metallic finish designed to complement the incorporated artifact.
AVAILABLE SIZES
- 5" × 7" (12.7 × 17.8 cm)
- 8" × 10" (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
Availability varies by edition.
READY TO DISPLAY
Each plaque includes a removable kickstand for upright display on a desk, shelf, bookcase, or display cabinet and can also be hung on a wall. No additional framing is required.
AUTHENTIC RELICS
Because every relic is an authentic historical artifact, its color, markings, surface texture, and shape may vary from the example photographed. These natural differences make each finished plaque unique.
ABOUT CRAIG TINDER
Craig Tinder is an artist and historical researcher whose work brings significant moments in military and aviation history to life. For more than 20 years, he has combined detailed research with traditional and digital illustration techniques to create historically accurate artwork for collectors, veterans, museums, and historical organizations.
Craig has been commissioned to create artwork, installations, and memorial projects for museums, military organizations, and historical institutions throughout the United States. His work is held in museum and private collections around the world, reflecting a career built around historical accuracy, craftsmanship, and preserving the stories behind the subjects he depicts.
Every Aces In Action artwork is created by Craig Tinder, making Aces In Action the official home of his historical artwork and collectibles.
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SHIPPING & CARE
SHIPPING
Each Relic Art Plaque is individually completed and inspected by Aces In Action before shipment. The authentic relic is incorporated into the finished plaque, the Certificate of Authenticity is included, and the completed piece is carefully packaged for its collector. Please allow additional time for this hands-on process before your plaque ships.
Gift wrapping is available for Relic Art Plaques.
DISPLAY & CARE
Each plaque arrives ready to display. Use the removable kickstand for tabletop or shelf display, or hang the plaque on a wall using the integrated mounting option.
To preserve the artwork and relic, keep the plaque away from prolonged direct sunlight, excessive moisture, and extreme temperature changes. Dust gently with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Avoid household cleaners, solvents, or abrasive materials on the artwork, plaque surface, or relic.
THE RELIC PLAQUE EXPERIENCE
Authentic History
Each plaque incorporates an authentic historical relic alongside Craig Tinder's artwork and documented history, creating a tangible connection to the aircraft, ship, or vehicle represented.
Handmade by Craig Tinder
Each Relic Art Plaque is individually completed and inspected before shipment, bringing Craig's artwork, the authentic artifact, and its history together in one finished collectible.
Made for Collectors
Compact and ready to display, each plaque includes a Certificate of Authenticity and can be displayed using the removable kickstand or hung on a wall.