Battlefield Cross
$225.00
20″x16″ acrylic on canvas.
This painting features a battlefield cross on a hill at sunset.
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Description
A battlefield cross is a replacement of a cross, or marker appropriate to an individual service-member’s religion, on the battlefield or at the base for a soldier who has been killed. It is made up of the soldier’s rifle stuck into the ground or into the soldier’s boots, with helmet on top. Dog tags are sometimes placed on the rifle, and the boots of the dead soldier can be placed next to the rifle. The purpose is to show honor and respect for the dead at the battle site. The practice started during or prior to the American Civil War, as a means of identifying the bodies on the battleground before removal. Today, it is a means of showing respect for the dead amongst the still living members. It is commonly seen in the field or base after a battle, especially among American troops in Afghanistan or Iraq. While it is used less today as a means of identification, it still serves as a method of mourning among the living, as attending the funeral is not always possible for soldiers still in combat.
This acrylic painting is done on a 20″x16″ canvas. The sides are painted as well, so no framing is necessary.
Care
- If you choose to frame this painting, please do not place glass, plexiglass, or plastic over it. This will cause moisture to build up and most likely ruin the painting.
- Keep this painting out of direct sunlight.
- Do not expose the painting to extreme heat or cold.
- To remove dust, wipe the painting with a dry cloth. Do not apply any cleaning products or water to the painting to clean it.
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