DOG FIGHT SERIES- Peter Townsend & Erich Rudorffer

Introducing a NEW series of highly collectable products.

Original Autograph Print Displays

These professional & beautifully presented Autograph Print Ensembles™, produced for investment and display,have incorporated rare, sought-after genuine signatures of highly decorated Fighter Pilots and Bomber Aircrews from World War Two. The signatures were personally collected in the early 1980s by Mr Pat Barnard, who had founded the Military Gallery during the 1970's.

They are mounted together with a print by the artist Darryl Legg, all-metal pilots wings finished in gold (RAF) or silver gilt (USAF and Luftwaffe) and other Special editions contain miniature gallantry medals.

Each edition is supplied Mounted (ready-to-frame or display) or Framed, using one of the superb options available below.

The Dog Fight Series

In this new series we offer a rare opportunity for serious collectors to own their choice of these exclusive Displays, each with the Original Autographs of two highly decorated and successful opposing fighter pilots – Aces that contested some of the greatest air battles in the history of aerial warfare. Classic aviation art and appropriate replica ceremonial gallantry medals together with all-metal pilot’s wings mounted in laser cut museum-quality art board, complete the unique presentation.

"Close Shave"

A desperately close combat between a Hurricane and an Me109 portrayed by artist Darryl Legg at the height of the Battle of Britain gives life to the perilous combats fought between the opposing pilots of the RAF and the Luftwaffe during the defence of Britain in 1940.

The edition has been produced to include the original signatures of:

Group Captain Peter Townsend CVO, DSO, DFC

Major Erich Rudorffer KC with Oak Leaves & Swords

Each edition has been professionally prepared using museum quality double-mounts, ready to frame and display, or choose an option

of a superb quality Brushed Silver or Brushed Gun-Metal Grey metallic frame.

Overall Sizes:

Standard Mounted Edition: 19" x 19" (48cm x 48cm)

Framed Editions: 20½” x 20½” (52cm x 52cm)

PRICES:

Standard edition £147.00

Silver Framed Edition £197.00

Gun-Metal Framed Edition £197.00

BACKGROUND, PROVENANCE & AUTHENTICITY

Each autograph was personally collected in the early 1980s by Mr Pat Barnard, who had founded the Military Gallery during the 1970's. These original signatures formed part of a project supported by Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader, Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC, Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson, Brigadier General Robin Olds and General Adolf Galland, all of whom advised and helped Mr Barnard collect the signatures.

Every Autograph (signature) offered by the publisher with this series of "Ensembles" is guaranteed to be original and genuine. Our reputation depends upon our integrity: We do not buy signatures from outside sources where it is often difficult to ascertain authenticity. We have the undisputed provenance for each signature which means that every Certificate of Authenticity supplied by the publisher is as genuine as the signatures it supports.

The Certificate of Authenticity supplied with each original autograph is authorised by the publisher, therefore making the Certificate a valuable document in itself. To counter the proliferation of forged signatures in the market today, and to guarantee the genuine nature of your investment, please keep your Certificate safe and secure. It will ensure there can never be any doubt as to the value of your collection in years to come.