Bastogne Belgium
One sheet, travel poster This vintage travel poster, titled "Bastogne Belgium (We Remember)," was issued in the 1950s to promote tourism to the historic city of Bastogne. It commemorates the resilience of the American forces and the city during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
Poster Details & History
Production: The poster was printed by Editions EST-OUEST in Brussels and published by the Commissariat Général au Tourisme.
Artist: While some sources list the artist as anonymous, others attribute the design to an artist named Conrad.
Context: It was created around the time of the dedication of the Mardasson Memorial (July 16, 1950), a large star-shaped monument built to honor the American soldiers who died, were injured, or went missing during the Ardennes Offensive.
Symbolism on the Poster
The artwork features several layers of symbolic military and regional iconography:
US Army Eagle: A faint, large American eagle in the background symbolizes the US forces that defended the city.
Bastogne City Crest: The central red and blue shield depicts a figure often identified as a saint or religious figure, which is the official coat of arms of Bastogne.
"We Remember" Star: The hexagonal blue star at the top with 13 white stars is a nod to the 101st Airborne Division and the American units involved in the siege.
"We Remember": This phrase specifically references the gratitude of the Belgian people for the Allied liberation and the famous defense of Bastogne where American troops, despite being surrounded, refused to surrender.
Poster Details & History
Production: The poster was printed by Editions EST-OUEST in Brussels and published by the Commissariat Général au Tourisme.
Artist: While some sources list the artist as anonymous, others attribute the design to an artist named Conrad.
Context: It was created around the time of the dedication of the Mardasson Memorial (July 16, 1950), a large star-shaped monument built to honor the American soldiers who died, were injured, or went missing during the Ardennes Offensive.
Symbolism on the Poster
The artwork features several layers of symbolic military and regional iconography:
US Army Eagle: A faint, large American eagle in the background symbolizes the US forces that defended the city.
Bastogne City Crest: The central red and blue shield depicts a figure often identified as a saint or religious figure, which is the official coat of arms of Bastogne.
"We Remember" Star: The hexagonal blue star at the top with 13 white stars is a nod to the 101st Airborne Division and the American units involved in the siege.
"We Remember": This phrase specifically references the gratitude of the Belgian people for the Allied liberation and the famous defense of Bastogne where American troops, despite being surrounded, refused to surrender.
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