Artist Unknown Support the Storm-the Shield Became the Storm, 1991

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Artist: Artist Unknown
Title: Support the Storm-The Shield Became the Storm
Year: 1991
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: … Read more Artist: Artist Unknown
Title: Support the Storm-The Shield Became the Storm
Year: 1991
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 28 x 22 inches ( 71 x 56 cm )
Image Size: 28 x 22 inches ( 71 x 56 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: A: Mint

Additional Details: This vintage commemorative poster, Support the Storm – The Shield Became the Storm, celebrates a defining moment in modern history: the victory of the 1991 Gulf War, commonly known as Operation Desert Storm. This striking piece encapsulates the patriotic fervor and triumph felt across the United States and its allies following the success of the military campaign against Saddam Hussein's forces.

The poster’s powerful imagery and bold typography evoke the transformation from defense to offense, symbolized by the phrase "The Shield Became the Storm." This phrase refers to the transition from Operation Desert Shield, the initial defensive mission to protect Saudi Arabia, to Operation Desert Storm, the full-scale military assault that led to the coalition’s swift victory.

For collectors of military memorabilia or 1990s-era commemorative art, Support the Storm holds both historical significance and emotional power, making it an exceptional addition to any collection celebrating military history or patriotic themes. See less