Tiger Tanks of 511 heavy tank
battalion with tank ace Albert Kerscher, Michael Wittman, 504 heavy tank
division and 1st SS Panzer division shown in signed limited edition prints
by David Pentland.
The Tiger I (PZKPFW VI AUSF E ) was
built by Henschel. and a total of 1354 tanks were built in its two year
production period. August 1942 until August 1944. This very large and
heavy tank (57 tonnes) took 300,000 man hours to build which was twice the
man hours it took to build a Panther. First used n the Russian front with
502nd Schwere Panzerabteilung and was moved to Mga which
was close to Leningrad on the 29th August 1942 The Tiger first saw service in North Africa
with the 501st Schwere panzer Abteilung at the end of 1942 , in time
to take part in the Battle for Tunisia. Weight 57 Tonnes, Crew %,
Max speed 38 KM / hour, Range 140 KM, Dimensions
Length 8.45 metres, Height 2.93 metres, Width 3.7 metres.
Armament: One 8.8cm KwK 36 L/56 Gun with 92 rounds, Secondary armament:
Two 7.92 mm Machine Guns. Armour thickness Man 100mm and
minimum 25mm.
Wittmann at Villers Bocage, Normandy, 0900 hrs June 13th 1944 by David
Pentland While other Tigers of his command struck northwest and decimated the
tanks and half tracks of "the Sharpshooters" and Rifle Brigade
parked along the road towards point 213 and Caen, Haupsturmfuhrer Michel
Wittmann attacked on his own to the south east. Driving his panzer
into the village of Villers Bocage. he proceeded to destroy the Stuart and
Cromwell tanks of Viscount Arthur Cranley's 4th County of London Yeomanry
(the Sharpshooters) RHQ. Although subsequently immobilized in the
village center, the battle between the British 7th Armoured Division
"Desert Rats" and Wittmann's 101st Heavy Tank Battalion
continued for a full day, and blunted the British threat to the German
line.
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Wittmann at Villers Bocage, Normandy, 0900 hrs, June 13th 1944 by David Pentland.
While other Tigers of his command struck northwest and decimated the tanks and half tracks of the Sharpshooters and Rifle Brigade parked along the road towards point 213 and Caen, Haupsturmfuhrer Michel Wittmann attacked on his own to the south east. Driving his panzer into the village of Villers Bocage. he proceeded to destroy the Stuart and Cromwell tanks of Viscount Arthur Cranleys 4th County of London Yeomanry the Sharpshooters RHQ. Although subsequently immobilized in the village center, the battle between the British 7th Armoured Division Desert Rats and Wittmanns 101st Heavy Tank Battalion continued for a full day, and blunted the British threat to the German line.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Kerscher and Kujacinski Knights Cross signature series edition of 5 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £170.00 Signed by Albert Kerscher and Norbert Kujacinski.
Albert Kerscher Knights Cross signature series edition of 20 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £155.00 Signed by Albert Kerscher.
Norbert Kujacinski Knights Cross signature series edition of 5 prints (Nos 400 to 404) from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Norbert Kujacinski.
Franz-Wilhlem Lochmann Knights Cross signature series edition of 50 prints (Nos 326 - 375) from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Unteroffizier Dr Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by David Pentland. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM1274
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The Tigers Roar, Malinava, Latvia, July 22nd 1944 by David Pentland.
1st Lieutenant Otto Carius commanding 2nd Company of the 502nd heavy tank Battalion, with eight Tigers, advanced towards the village of Malinava (a northern suburb of Dunaburg) , to halt the Russian advance. Following a reconnaissance Lieutenant Otto Carius explained his plan to take the village. He decided to attack using only two tanks because there was only one narrow road leading to the village. Six Tigers therefore remained in the reserve while Lt Carius and Lt. Albert Kerschers (one of the most decorated commanders of sPzAbt 502) tanks moved towards the village. Speed was the essence and afterwards, Otto Carius recalls that the entire battle did not last more than 20 minutes. in this short time, Carius and Kerscher knocked out 17 of the new JS-1 Stalin and 5 T-34 tanks. Following this he deployed 6 of his tanks in an ambush against the remainder of the Soviet tank battalion advancing toward him, unaware of their lead companies demise. Surprise was complete and a further 28 tanks were destroyed along with their supporting trucks and vehicles, the complete battalion had been wiped out for no loss.
Signed Limited Edition of 200 Giclee paper prints. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 artists proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £180.00
Small limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £60.00
Egger Presentation edition of 2 prints (Nos 1 to 2) from the edition of 20 small artist proofs, supplied double mounted. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £150.00 Features the mounted original signature of Paul Egger.
Small signed limited edition of 50 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £45.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by David Pentland. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £3000.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM1422
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Tiger at the Gate, Berlin, 30th April 1945 by David Pentland.
A Tiger I and PAK 40 anti tank gun of the Müncheberg Division, field a final defence of the capital in front of the Brandenburg Gate under the shattered remains of the famous Linden trees. The under-strength division had just been formed the previous month from a mixture of ad hoc units and various marks of tank. Despite this it put up a spirited fight until its final destruction in early May.
Signed limited edition of 1125 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Signed limited edition of 50 Artist prrofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Gerhard Fischer Knights Cross signature series edition of 20 prints from the signed limited edition of 1125 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Gerhard Fischer.
Erwin Kressman Knights Cross signature series edition of 20 prints (Nos 321 - 340) from the signed limited edition of 1125 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Erwin Kressmann.
Alfred Rubbel Knights Cross signature edition of 25 prints, from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Oberstleutnant Alfred Rubbel.
Franz-Wilhlem Lochmann Knights Cross signature series edition of 10 prints (Nos 901 - 910) from the signed limited edition of 1125 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Unteroffizier Dr Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by David Pentland. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches.. Price £2800.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM1178
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Kerschers Defence of Neuhauser Forest by David Pentland.
Oberfeldwebel Albert Kerscher, commander of 2nd company 511 Heavy Tank Battalion aided by a Panzer IV, two Hetzers, a Kingtiger and a Pak gun, successfully defended against concerted Soviet air and armoured attacks, his action buying valuable time for the evacuation of German wounded from Pilau and scoring his 100th victory in the process.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Albert Kerscher Knights Cross signature series edition of 18 artist proofs from the edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £200.00 Signed by Albert Kerscher.
Gerhard Fischer Knights Cross signature series edition of 20 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Gerhard Fischer.
Alfred Rubbel Knights Cross signature edition of 50 prints, from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Oberstleutnant Alfred Rubbel.
Kerscher and Kujacinski Knights Cross signature series edition of 10 prints from the signed limited edition of 150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £170.00 Signed by Albert Kerscher and Norbert Kujacinski.
Albert Kerscher Knights Cross signature series edition of 25 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £155.00 Signed by Albert Kerscher.
Erwin Kressmann Knights Cross signature series edition of 27 prints (Nos 820 - 846) from the signed limite dedition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Erwin Kressmann.
Knights Cross Presentation Edition of 5 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints, supplied double mounted. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £320.00 Features the mounted original signatures of Paul Egger, Hugo Eichorn (deceased) and Hans Hossfelder.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM0584
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Counter Attack at Villers Bocage by David Pentland.
A handful of Tigers from 2nd Kompanie SS Schwere Panzer Abteilung 101 halted the advance of the British 7th Armoured Division, The Desert Rats, outside the little Norman village of Villers Bocage. Prowling through the streets of the village, the solitary tank of Hauptsturmfuhrer Michael Wittmann knocked out most of the 4th County of London Yeomanrys regimental HQ Stuart and Cromwell tanks, before falling victim to a 6pdr anti-tank gun. Wittmann survived the battle but was killed a month later on August 8th 1944.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Kerscher and Kujacinski Knights Cross signature series edition of 10 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £ Signed by Albert Kerscher and Norbert Kujacinski.
Albert Kerscher Knights Cross signature series edition of 20 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £155.00 Signed by Albert Kerscher.
Knights Cross Presentation Edition of 5 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints, supplied double mounted. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £270.00 Otto Kumm (deceased), Paul Egger and Hans Hossfelder.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £690.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM0860
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Strike For Gela, Sicily, 11th June 1943 by David Pentland.
Tiger I tanks of 2 Kompanie/ Schwere Panzer Abteilung 504, attached to Panzer Division Herman Goring, launch their attack on the main US 7th Army landing beach at Gela, on the first day of Operation Husky. Despite the fact that the Herman Goring troops were untried in battle it was only the devastating effect of allied naval gunfire that stopped them reaching and probably destroying the beach head.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Alfred Rubbel Knights Cross signature edition of 25 prints, from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm) . Price £145.00 Signed by Oberstleutnant Alfred Rubbel.
Kerscher and Kujacinski Knights Cross signature series edition of 20 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £170.00 Signed by Albert Kerscher and Norbert Kujacinski.
Albert Kerscher Knights Cross signature series edition of 10 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £ Signed by Albert Kerscher.
Franz-Wilhlem Lochmann Knights Cross signature series edition of 25 prints (Nos 326 - 350) from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Unteroffizier Dr Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by David Pentland. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £2800.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM1048
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Clash of Steel, Prokhorovka, Kursk, 12th July 1943 by David Pentland.
The battle for Prokhorovka marked the high water mark of the German southern drive for Kursk. At the apex of the thrust were the 14 tiger tanks of the 13 Heavy Tank Company, 1st SS Panzer Division Liebstandarte, led by Michael Wittman. Their advance was eventually thwarted, however, by the epic charge of the Soviet 29th Guards Tank Corps, as part of 5th Guards Tank Armys furious counter attack against the SS Tank Corps.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Walter Wolfrum Knights Cross signature edition of 25 signed limited edition prints from the edition of 1150. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Walter Wolfrum.
Hugo Broch Knights Cross signature edition of 25 signed limited edition prints from the edition of 1150. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Leutnant Hugo Broch.
Karl Spreitzer Knights Cross signature series edition of 50 prints, from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Karl Spreitzer.
Kerscher and Kujacinski Knights Cross signature series edition of 10 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £ Signed by Albert Kerscher and Norbert Kujacinski.
Albert Kerscher Knights Cross signature series edition of 40 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £155.00 Signed by Albert Kerscher.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £650.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 22 inches (76cm x 56cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM1022
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Tigers Roar, Malinava, Latvia, July 22nd 1944 by David Pentland.
1st Lieutenant Otto Carius commanding 2nd Company of the
502nd heavy tank Battalion, with eight Tigers, advanced towards the
village of Malinava (a northern suburb of Dunaburg), to halt the Russian
advance. Following a reconnaissance Lieutenant Otto Carius explained his
plan to take the village. He decided to attack using only two tanks
because there was only one narrow road leading to the village. Six
Tigers therefore remained in the reserve while Lt Carius and Lt. Albert
Kerschers (one of the most decorated commanders of sPzAbt 502) tanks
moved towards the village. Speed was the essence and afterwards, Otto
Carius recalls that the entire battle did not last more than 20 minutes.
in this short time, Carius and Kerscher knocked out 17 of the new JS-1
Stalin and 5 T-34 tanks. Following this he deployed 6 of his tanks in an
ambush against the remainder of the Soviet tank battalion advancing toward
him, unaware of their lead companies demise. Surprise was complete and a
further 28 tanks were destroyed along with their supporting trucks and
vehicles, the complete battalion had been wiped out for no loss.
Tiger at the Gate, Berlin 30th April 1945 by David
Pentland A Tiger I and PAK 40 anti tank gun of the "Müncheberg"
Division, field a final defence of the capital in front of the
Brandenburg Gate under the shattered remains of the famous Linden trees.
The under-strength division had just been formed the previous month from
a mixture of ad hoc units and various marks of tank. Despite this it put
up a spirited fight until its final destruction in early May.
Kerscher's Defence of Neuhauser Forest by David Pentland
Albert Kerscher's (511 Heavy Tank Battalion) scored his 100th kill
holding off the Russian Army during the German evacuation of wounded
from the Baltic Ports. 15th April 1945. (Tiger I and Panzer IV shown)
Counter Attack at Villers Bocage by David Pentland
Depicting Hauptsturmfuhrer Michael
Wittman, the top German Tank
Commander, whose solitary tank knocked out most of the 4th county of
London Yeomanry's regimental Stuart and Cromwell tanks.
"Strike for Gela" Sicily 11th June 1943 by David
Pentland Tiger I tanks of 2
Kompanie/ Schwere Panzer Abteilung 504, attached
to Panzer Division Herman Goring, launch their attack on the main US 7th
Army landing beach at Gela, on the first day of "Operation
Husky". Despite the fact that the Herman Goring troops were untried
in battle it was only the devastating effect of allied naval gunfire
that stopped them reaching and probably destroying the beach head.
"Clash of Steel", Prokhorovka, Kursk, 12th
July 1943 by David Pentland The battle for Prokhorovka marked the high water mark of the
German southern drive for Kursk. At the apex of the thrust were the 14
tiger tanks of the 13 Heavy Tank Company, 1st SS Panzer Division "Liebstandarte",
led by Michael Wittman. Their advance was eventually thwarted, however,
by the epic charge of the Soviet 29th Guards Tank Corps, as part of 5th
Guards Tank Army's furious counter attack against the SS Tank Corps. |
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