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May 7, 1945: With Göring’s champagne and Bavarian beer, the veterans of Easy Company celebrate the end of World War II in Europe. Fate could write no better ending for the paratroopers who jumped into the darkness of Normandy, slugged through the mud of Holland, and froze in the woods of Bastogne. Now, in Berchtesgaden’s storybook Alps, P-51s of the “Checkertail Clan” cap the party as the Band of Brothers enjoy the spoils of war, the beauty of peace, and a toast to the heroes who fell along the way.
Want to know "who" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above.
Shipping added in checkout // print size: 32" x 22.5" // giclee size: 32" x 18.5" // ships rolled in a tube
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MAIN EDITION - Resale, in mint condition
Sold out for more than a decade, this hard-to-find Main Edition print is from an edition of 850 limited-edition prints, signed by artist John D. Shaw and 2 of the Band of Brothers depicted in the scene! Signing are: Darrell "Shifty" Powers and Frank Perconte. Includes a dried Edelweiss from Berchtesgaden, 15th AF & 101st patches, two paratrooper photos in Berchtesgaden, and a Certificate of Authenticity with "History Behind the Art."
PUBLISHER PROOF - Resale, in mint condition!
Sold-out in 2008, the PP edition of “The Eagle’s Nest” is among the most sought-after prints we’ve ever released. Of the 101 PPs, only 45 included a Major Dick Winters autographed card and now, we have one available for resale, and in mint-condition!
In addition to the Dick Winters autographed photo card, the print itself is hand-signed by: Shifty Powers (depicted), Frank Perconte (depicted), Buck Compton, Don Malarkey, "Wild Bill" Guarnere, Babe Heffron (depicted), Buck Taylor, Earl McClung (depicted), Forrest Guth, Jack Foley, Ed Shames (depicted), Ed Joint, Joe Lesniewski, Brad Freeman, Rod Strohl (depicted), Ed Tipper, Clancy Lyall (depicted) and Ed Bernat.
Representing the aviators who supported Easy Company are C-47 pilot Bud Berry, C-47 crew chief Thomas Bellitto, and "Checkertail" P-51 pilots G.B. Edwards and Ron Dove (both depicted).
Lastly, signing the print is famed "Filthy 13" & pathfinder paratrooper Jack Agnew who helped coordinate the Bastogne resupply.
While the print is sold unframed/unmatted, it includes jump wings, photos relating to the scene, 101st & 506th patches, and a Certificate of Authenticity. A payment plan is available upon request. Signature pattern may vary slightly from our digital example.
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"The Eagle's Nest" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click the EDITIONS tab to see which veterans signed which prints.
Representing Easy Company, 506th P.I.R., 101st Airborne:
Ed Bernat
Buck Compton
Jack Foley
Brad Freeman
"Wild Bill" Guarnere
Forrest Guth
Babe Heffron
Ed Joint
Joe Lesniewski
Clancy Lyall
Don Malarkey
Earl McClung
Frank Perconte
Shifty Powers
Ed Shames
Ron Speirs (Publisher Proofs only)
Rod Strohl
Buck Taylor
Ed Tipper
Dick Winters (Eagle & Publisher Proofs only)
Representing the Pathfinders & Troop Carrier Aircrews:
Jack Agnew - "Filthy 13" & Pathfinder at Bastogne
Tom Bellitto - C-47 crew chief 87th Troop Carrier Squadron
Bud Berry - C-47 pilot 91st Troop Carrier Sq.
Representing the Fighter Pilots who provided air support:
Ron Dove - pilot "King Richard VI" 325th FG (Checkertail Clan)
Gerald Edwards - pilot "Alp Scalper" 325th FG (Checkertail Clan)
John Gonda - pilot 325th FG (Checkertail Clan)
