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PIA Rome

PIA Rome - Mounted (Poster) One sheet vintage travel poster for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) advertising flights to Rome.The artwork features a stylized illustration of a Vatican Swiss Guard, identifiable by their iconic morion helmet and halberd, set against a backdrop of a Roman dome—most likely St. Peter's Basilica. These guards have been the official protectors of the Pope and the Apostolic Palace since 1506.Poster Details Airlines: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)Destination: Rome, Italy Imagery: Features a member of the Swiss Guard, a common motif in mid-century travel posters for Rome used by various airlines like Swissair and Pan Am.Artist Style: The poster utilizes a mid-century modern aesthetic with bold, flat colors and geometric shapes, typical of airline advertising in the 1950s and 1960s. While posters with similar Swiss Guard themes are readily available from other airlines, this specific PIA version is a more unique collectible representing the airline's historical international routes.