Original Item: Only One Available. Trench art is any decorative item made by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians where the manufacture is directly linked to armed conflict or its consequences. It offers an insight not only to their feelings and emotions about the war, but also their surroundings and the materials they had available to them.

Not limited to the World Wars, the history of trench art spans conflicts from the Napoleonic Wars to the present day. Although the practice flourished during World War I, the term 'trench art' is also used to describe souvenirs manufactured by service personnel during World War II. Some items manufactured by soldiers, prisoners of war or civilians during earlier conflicts have been retrospectively described as trench art.

Upon examining the framed image of the B-17 aircraft, it appears that the image was painted using a pressurized type of paint, which could have been an airbrush or a similar tool. The painting does appear to be period done, as the style and techniques used are consistent with those commonly used on vehicles and nose art.

However, it is worth noting that the signature on the painting was added post-war, most likely when the painting was first included in a collection for display. Despite this, the painting is still considered a remarkable example of period aviation art!

Comes more than ready for further research and display.