Iwo Jima, the First Flag
by
Ron Stark
February 23, 1945 . . . Atop volcanic Mt. Suribachi, Marines of the 3rd Platoon, Easy Company, 28th Regiment, 5th Marine Division, hoist the first American flag over Iwo Jima. As Old Glory breaks the skyline, a tremendous roar of shouts and whistles will emerge from the Marines on the beaches and the sailors at sea. Later, this flag will be lowered and a replacement raised. Although a photo of the second flag would be cherished by the home front, the first flag belonged to the heroes of Iwo Jima.

The Signers Each lithograph has been personally signed by famed artist Ron Stark. Some editions bear the signatures of Cpl. Chuck Lindberg, the last living flag raiser, along with his fellow heroes of Iwo Jima, the Marines of 3rd Platoon, E-Company, 28th Marines, who fought in the battle for Mt. Suribachi. Their platoon is believed to be the most decorated platoon in Marine Corps history for a single engagement.

Main Edition: Prints #1-100 bear the signature of Chuck Lindberg and two of the 3rd Platoon veterans listed below

Main Edition: Prints #101-300 bear the signature of Chuck Lindberg

Artist Proof: Bearing the signature of Chuck Lindberg and four of the 3rd Platoon veterans listed below

Gallery Edition: Signed by artist Ron Stark

John Scheperle James Rigney Richard Wheeler Chuck Lindberg Keith Wells Kenneth Espenes William Wayne

Print size: 32" x 22.5"

300 Main Edition
170 Artist Proof
Gallery Edition

Main Edition #1-100 Price: Sold Out
Main Edition #101-300 Price: Sold Out
Artist Proof Price: Sold Out
Gallery Edition Price: Sold Out


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